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strengthen
Verb
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If something is strengthened, then it is made stronger; strength is added to it.
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If someone strengthens a person, he or she animates or gives moral strength to encourage the person.
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If something strengthens, it grows strong or stronger.
resolve
Verb
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To resolve means to create a solution for a problem.
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To resolve means to make a serious decision to do something.
The President said: "I resolve to protect our country from terrorists."
resolve
Noun
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If a person has resolve, they have determination. They know what they want and will not let anything keep them from getting it.
Her resolve to stay on her diet was so strong that she didn't even eat any cake at her own birthday party.
His resolve to quit smoking disappeared as soon as his friend offered him a cigarette.