Strengthened has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Verb
1
simple past tense and past participle of strengthen
"The community strengthened its defenses after the storm warnings were issued."
In plain English: Strengthened means to make something stronger, safer, or more powerful than it was before.
"The new rules strengthened our security system to prevent any future break-ins."
Adjective
1
given added strength or support
"reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting"
Example Sentences
"The new rules strengthened our security system to prevent any future break-ins."
verb
"She strengthened her resolve to finish the project before the deadline."
verb
"Regular exercise has strengthened his immune system over the past year."
verb
"The new policy was designed to strengthen community ties between neighbors."
verb