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Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Strengthening

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to strengthening such as "fortify", "reinforce", and "empower".

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Categorized English Verbs of Helping and Hurting
to bolster

to enhance the strength or effect of something

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to strengthen

to make something more powerful

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to fortify

to make someone or something stronger or more powerful

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to brace

to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm

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to stake

to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control

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to prop

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

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to reinforce

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

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to buttress

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

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to shore up

to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it

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to boost

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

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to sustain

to bear the weight or provide physical support for something

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to energize

to increase energy levels

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to empower

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

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to tone

to make muscles stronger and more defined through exercise or physical activity

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to consolidate

to strengthen a position of power or success so that it lasts longer

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to invigorate

to enhance health and energy

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