strengthener

Example Sentences

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For one thing, “very” is a fraud, masquerading as a strengthener when it merely wheedles and pleads.

From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022

A doctor suggested ballet as a strengthener when she complained of pain in the arches of her feet, and the household mobilized to make sure she got to lessons.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2021

That acted as a strengthener, while continuing to draw chlorides out of the material.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2015

This Metheglin is a great Balsom and strengthener of the Viscera; is excellent in colds and coughs and consumptions.

From The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened by MacDonell, Anne

Melancholy is a great strengthener of faithfulness in love.

From Don Orsino by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)