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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to brace
[Verb]
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
to stake
[Verb]
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
Ex: The staked the vines to support their growth and prevent them from sprawling .
to prop
[Verb]
to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure
Ex: Wanting to enjoy the view , propped herself against a rock by the riverbank .
to reinforce
[Verb]
to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it
Ex: In preparation for the storm , reinforced their windows with protective shutters .
to buttress
[Verb]
to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure
to shore up
[Verb]
to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it
Ex: The maintenance crew is taking steps shore up the aging infrastructure for safety .

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