Strengthen

usgb/ˈstreŋkθn/
verb

To make something stronger or more effective.

Regular exercise can help to strengthen your immune system.
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  • strengthen the immune system
  • strengthen the economy
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Physical & Organisational

Used for tangible improvements like strength or to describe enhancing systems or structures.

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The new policy will strengthen the company's security measures.
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Metaphorical Use

Also used in a broader, metaphorical sense for abstract concepts such as relationships or agreements.

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The new treaty will strengthen the alliance between the two countries.
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