strengthener

strength·en

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [strengk-thuh n, streng-, stren-]
- /ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn-/
- /ˈstrɛŋθənə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strengk-thuh n, streng-, stren-]
- /ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn-/

Definitions of strengthener word

verb with object strengthener to make stronger; give strength to. 1
verb with object strengthener Phonetics. to change (a speech sound) to an articulation requiring more effort, as from fricative to stop or nongeminate to geminate. 1
verb without object strengthener to gain strength; grow stronger. 1

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Origin of strengthener

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

First recorded in 1250-1300, strengthen is from the Middle English word strengthnen. See strength, -en1

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Parts of speech for Strengthener

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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strengthener popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for strengthener

noun strengthener

analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
brace — If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
cantilever — A cantilever is a long piece of metal or wood used in a structure such as a bridge. One end is fastened to something and the other end is used to support part of the structure.
conditioner — A conditioner is a substance which you can put on your hair after you have washed it to make it softer.
cordial — Cordial means friendly.

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