strengthens
Builds up further
Strengthens is the act of making something stronger or more powerful.
Physical objects gain durability: Exercise strengthens muscles.
Abstract things gain force or validity: New evidence strengthens the case.
Relationships, resolve, and positions all strengthen when they become more solid or resistant to challenge.
Strengthen or buttress
- consolidateUnite separate things
- enhanceIncrease in quality
- amplifyIncrease in strength
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
solidify · boost · augment · underpin · stabilize · buttress · shore up · deepen
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
conviction · discipline · fortitude · grit · resilience · courage · backbone · persistence
Contractile body tissue
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- liftingRaising something heavy
- weightsHeavy objects for lifting
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
gym · training · hypertrophy · fitness · squats · deadlifts · reps · resistance
Power to do work
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- robustnessResistance to failure
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
power · dynamism · liveliness · potency · efficacy · hardiness · constitution · health
Means of protection
- fortificationsDefensive barriers against attack
- wallsVertical enclosing structures
- barriersThings blocking access
- battlementsNotched defensive wall top
rampart · bulwark · citadel · barricade · garrison · position · perimeter · security
Links between individuals
- tiesConnections or neckwear
- connectionsRelationships between things
- trustConfidence in another
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
alliance · partnership · marriage · community · family · loyalty · unity · solidarity
bolster
Strengthen or buttress
- consolidateUnite separate things
- enhanceIncrease in quality
- amplifyIncrease in strength
cement · solidify · boost · augment · underpin · stabilize · buttress · shore up · deepen · intensify
determination
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
commitment · conviction · discipline · fortitude · grit · resilience · courage · backbone · persistence · dedication
muscles
Contractile body tissue
bodybuilding · gym · training · hypertrophy · fitness · squats · deadlifts · reps · resistance · core
energy
Power to do work
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- robustnessResistance to failure
endurance · power · dynamism · liveliness · potency · efficacy · hardiness · constitution · health · wellness
defenses
Means of protection
- fortificationsDefensive barriers against attack
- wallsVertical enclosing structures
- barriersThings blocking access
battlements · rampart · bulwark · citadel · barricade · garrison · position · perimeter · security · borders
relationships
Links between individuals
- tiesConnections or neckwear
- connectionsRelationships between things
- trustConfidence in another
friendship · alliance · partnership · marriage · community · family · loyalty · unity · solidarity · cooperation
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- stabilizing verbsbalances, steadies, secures, anchors, braces
strengthensweakens
Reduces strength or power
enfeebles · debilitates · saps · diminishes · undermines
strengthensweakens
Reduces strength or power
damages · compromises · undermines · destabilizes · corrodes
strengthensweakens
Reduces strength or power
undermines · dilutes · invalidates · refutes · contradicts
- core strengtheningTraining abdominal and back muscles
- muscle strengtheningBuilding tissue power
- strengthening exercisesMovements that build muscle
- grip strengthenerDevice for forearm exercise
- nail strengthenerProduct that toughens fingertips