strengthen (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def gain strength
examples His body strengthened
Frame - 1 Something ----s
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
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Hypernym change
Derivationally related form strengthen → strengthening
Antonym strengthen → weaken
Hyponym consolidate; proof; back; sandbag; toughen
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Derivationally related form strengthening → strengthen
Hyponym change
Hypernym consolidate; proof; back; sandbag; toughen
Cause strengthen, beef up, fortify
Antonym weaken → strengthen

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