they are trying to strengthen their position — stanno cercando di rafforzare la loro posizione
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Strengthen — Strength en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Strengthened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Strengthening}.] 1. To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; as, to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army; to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strengthen — strength‧en [ˈstreŋθn, ˈstrenθn] verb 1. [intransitive, transitive] ECONOMICS if a currency strengthens, or something strengthens it, the currency increases in value: • The Singapore dollar has gradually strengthened against the pound and the… … Financial and business terms
Strengthen — Strength en, v. i. To grow strong or stronger. [1913 Webster] The young disease, that must subdue at length, Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength. Pope. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strengthen — strengthen, *invigorate, fortify, energize, reinforce can mean to make strong or stronger. Strengthen is the most general term, applicable not only to persons or their physical, mental, or moral powers but also to things material or immaterial… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
strengthen — strength|en W3 [ˈstreŋθən, ˈstrenθən] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(feeling/belief/relationship)¦ 2¦(team/army etc)¦ 3¦(financial situation)¦ 4¦(money)¦ 5¦(body/structure)¦ 6¦(proof/reason)¦ 7¦(wind/current)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) ¦(FEELING/BELIEF/RELATIONSHIP)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
strengthen — strength|en [ streŋθən ] verb ** ▸ 1 make body strong ▸ 2 make something stronger ▸ 3 about feeling, etc. ▸ 4 about organization, etc. ▸ 5 give support to argument ▸ 6 increase value of money ▸ 7 about wind/current 1. ) transitive to make your… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
strengthen — (v.) c.1300, from STRENGTH (Cf. strength) + EN (Cf. en) (1). Related: Strengthened; strengthening … Etymology dictionary
strengthen — strength•en [[t]ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ , ˈstrɛn [/t]] v. t. 1) to make stronger; give strength to 2) to grow stronger • Etymology: 1250–1300 strength′en•er, n. strength′en•ing•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
Strength — Strength, v. t. To strengthen. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strength´en|er — strength|en «STREHNGK thuhn, STREHNG », transitive verb. to make stronger: »The soldiers strengthened their defenses. SYNONYM(S): reinforce, fortify. –v.i. to grow stronger: »Steel prices strengthen as demand continues moving up (Wall Street… … Useful english dictionary
strength|en — «STREHNGK thuhn, STREHNG », transitive verb. to make stronger: »The soldiers strengthened their defenses. SYNONYM(S): reinforce, fortify. –v.i. to grow stronger: »Steel prices strengthen as demand continues moving up (Wall Street Journal).… … Useful english dictionary
