- past tense form of strengthen.
- past participle of strengthen.
strengthened
Example Sentences
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South Korea’s economic growth has been strengthened by brisk, AI-fueled demand for semiconductor and electronics exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Once the ice sheet began expanding, additional climate feedbacks strengthened the cooling.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Critics say the measures have further strengthened Tokayev's power in Kazakhstan, a vast Central Asian country bordering Russia and China.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Mikel Arteta is still there, they are coming off an 85-point title-winning season and they have strengthened rather than rebuilt.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But Winnie is a determined person, and I suspect my pessimistic reaction only strengthened her resolve.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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