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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

Ex: Recent scientific findings have bolstered the theory that climate change poses severe risks. 
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to strengthen

to make someone or something stronger, more powerful, or more effective

Ex: Regular exercise can strengthen your muscles. 
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to fortify

to make someone or something stronger or more powerful

Ex: Drinking milk regularly can fortify your bones with essential nutrients. 
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to brace
to brace
[Verb]

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

Ex: The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm. 
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to stake
to stake
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dog was staked in the yard to prevent it from wandering off. 
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to prop
to prop
[Verb]

to keep something supported or positioned by resting it on or against another object

Ex: Megan propped the door open with a heavy box. 
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to reinforce

to make a material or structure stronger by adding support or extra material

Ex: The builders reinforced the wall with steel beams. 
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to buttress

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

Ex: The company decided to buttress its cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats. 
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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

Ex: They shored the weakened wall up with additional beams. 
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to boost
to boost
[Verb]

to increase the amount, level, strength, or power of something

Ex: The company lowered prices to boost sales. 
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to sustain

to support the weight of something without breaking, collapsing, or falling

Ex: The damaged bridge may not sustain the weight of heavy trucks. 
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to energize

to increase energy levels

Ex: Exercise in the morning can energize your body and mind for the day ahead. 
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to empower

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

Ex: The manager sought to empower the team by delegating decision-making authority. 
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to tone
to tone
[Verb]

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

Ex: Yoga exercises are known to tone the body and improve flexibility. 
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to consolidate

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

Ex: The company worked to consolidate its market dominance by expanding into new territories. 
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to invigorate

to enhance health and energy

Ex: A brisk walk in the fresh air can invigorate both the body and mind. 
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