# strengthens

Pronunciation: say "STRENGK-thuhnz" /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θənz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of strengthen. — third-person singular simple present indicative of strengthen
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of strengthen. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The new treaty strengthens ties between the two nations._
   - _Adding rebar strengthens the concrete foundation considerably._

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