What is another word for strengthened?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɛŋθənd] (IPA)

"Strengthened" is a word that often connotes increase in potency, durability or effectiveness. There are several synonyms to "strengthened", including reinforced, fortified, empowered, seasoned, toughened, enhanced, amplified, as well as heightened. Each of these words signifies a level of improvement which results in a stronger version of something. For instance, reinforcing a building's structure means adding support to increase its stability and durability, while toughened glass is more resilient against wear and tear. Similarly, empowering oneself means gaining confidence and abilities, while amplifying a sound means to make it louder and clearer. These synonyms for "strengthened" all emphasize the idea of an improvement in quality, substance or ability.

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What are the hypernyms for Strengthened?

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What are the opposite words for strengthened?

Antonyms for the word "strengthened" can be described as the opposite or contrasting meaning. Words which can be used as antonyms for strengthened are weakened, depleted or reduced. The term weakened refers to the process of losing physical or mental strength due to various reasons such as illness, exhaustion, malnutrition or age. Depleted, on the other hand, refers to the process of becoming empty, drained or exhausted of natural or essential substances. Reduced suggests a decrease in strength or volume, indicating a smaller amount or size than before. Therefore, these antonyms of strengthened illustrate the contrast with the term by depicting the opposite meaning of the word.

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Usage examples for Strengthened

The outer-island defences have in the mean time been greatly strengthened and the more modern weapons of warfare adopted, so that Copenhagen is even better prepared for self-defence than ever before.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
My own fears upon the matter have been considerably strengthened by hearing of a person who has been for several weeks back making inquiries on the estate.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
It was an unconscious thrust, but Florence winced, for it wounded her, and she began to see how Nevis had with deliberate purpose strengthened the barrier between her and her husband.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss

Famous quotes with Strengthened

  • Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.
    John Abbott
  • I came into a strong organization, and I hope I strengthened it more and expanded its capacity to deal with some of the challenges that might not have seemed as great 10 years ago, such as H.I.V., AIDS and children affected by war.
    Carol Bellamy
  • Most people when they come to you for advice, come to have their own opinions strengthened, not corrected.
    Josh Billings
  • Well, the research into it affected me. And the novel, it very much strengthened my faith.
    William Peter Blatty
  • Legislation passed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 enhanced our intelligence capabilities and strengthened our national defense, but until now our nation's immigration policies have not adapted to the needs of a post-September 11th world.
    Chris Chocola

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