strengthen
Example Sentences
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The yen, also considered a safe-haven currency, strengthened slightly against most Group of 10 and Asian peers.
Exercises which strengthen the muscles include yoga, lifting weights, tai chi, sit-ups, energetic gardening and carrying heavy shopping bags.
From BBC
For them, time spent watching Sunday football only strengthens their daddy-daughter bond, even if Reese’s team picks don’t always make it to the end zone.
From Los Angeles Times
Netflix Inc. late Tuesday beat expectations for profit and revenue in the fourth quarter, pointing to solid subscriber gains and growth of its ad business, and strengthening its argument for acquiring Warner Bros.
From MarketWatch
In its shareholder letter Tuesday, Netflix said Warner Bros. and itself “are highly complementary businesses and together we’ll be able to offer more opportunities to creators and strengthen the entire entertainment industry.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.