Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: strengthening
IPA transcription: [stɹ'ɛŋθənɪŋ]
Pronunciations of strengthening
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: strengthening
    Meaning: the act of increasing the strength of something
  • Synonyms: strengthening
    Meaning: becoming stronger
Usage examples
  • REMEDIES AND STRENGTHENING MEDICINES.
  • Perker, strengthening his argumentative powers with another pinch of snuff, proceeded--
  • Above, just out of sight, are moored a brace of steam pile-drivers engaged in strengthening the dam which unites us with Baker's Bottom.
  • Then, strengthening his resolution, he came from behind the ruins, flung himself almost flat on the ground, and crawled toward the river, pushing in front of him a board, which some Northern gun had shot from the warehouse.
  • There had been many changes at Fort Moultrie since Sylvia's last visit. A deep ditch had been dug between the fort and the sand-bars, and many workmen were busy in strengthening the defences, and Sylvia and Grace wondered why so many soldiers were stationed along the parapet.
  • The next day passed quietly, but on the following morning Hannibal quitted his camp and formed his army in order of battle to tempt the Romans to attack; but Emilius, sensible that the ground was against him, would not move, but contented himself with further strengthening his camps.
  • It was here that the most was wanted; and the next few days were chiefly spent in surveying these works, and drawing plans for their extension, strengthening, and connection--especially about the stables, armourer's shop, and smithy, where the building of new defences was almost immediately set on foot.
  • As long as duties were imposed for revenue, so that the object was to supply the common Treasury, it had been cheerfully borne, and the agriculture of one section and the manufacturing of another were properly regarded as handmaids, and not unfrequently referred to as the means of strengthening and perpetuating the bonds by which the States were united.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cold War, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Deinosuchus, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording History of Saudi Arabia, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Docklands Light Railway, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Titanium, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Space elevator, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording History of the Middle East, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Battle of the Somme, License CC BY-SA 4.0