Strength and Improvement: English Vocabulary List

to make someone or something stronger or more powerful

"This will fortify you."

"Regular exercise and a balanced diet can significantly fortify your immune system against illness."

to make something stronger

"The experience toughened him greatly."

"The difficult experience helped to toughen him and make him more resilient to face future challenges in his life."

to encourage the growth or development of something

"Good teachers foster a love of learning."

"The teacher's primary goal is to foster a love of learning in her students rather than just teaching them to pass exams."

to become more in degree or strength

"The storm will intensify soon."

"The storm is expected to intensify as it moves over the warmer ocean waters tonight."

to increase the size, effect, or extent of something

"The sound will amplify."

"The microphone is used to amplify the speaker's voice so that everyone in the large hall can hear."

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

"Education empowers people to succeed."

"The new law aims to empower local communities by giving them more control over their own resources and decisions."

to make something solid, stable, or firm

"Let's solidify the plan."

"The board meeting was called to solidify the company's strategic direction for the next fiscal year."

to strengthen a position of power or success so that it lasts longer

"The company consolidated its market position."

"The new leader worked to consolidate his power by forming alliances with key political figures."

to encourage the growth or development of something

"Good teachers foster a love of learning."

"The teacher's primary goal is to foster a love of learning in her students rather than just teaching them to pass exams."

to protect from harm or criticism by proving it's right or justified

"This will vindicate him."

"The release of new evidence is expected to vindicate the wrongly accused individual after years of public scrutiny."

to enhance or make something more effective by providing additional resources, encouragement, or positive feedback

"The steel frame reinforces the building."

"The steel beams are designed to reinforce the concrete structure and make it strong enough to withstand earthquakes."

to bring back into use, activity, or prominence

"They tried to resurrect the old tradition."

"The museum plans to resurrect the ancient tradition of glassblowing by offering live demonstrations to visitors."

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

"This drink will boost your energy."

"Drinking coffee can temporarily boost your energy levels and help you stay focused during work."

to enhance the quality of something, particularly by adding something to it

"Education can enrich your life greatly."

"Education can enrich your life by opening doors to new opportunities and experiences you never imagined."

to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something

"The music will heighten the drama."

"The suspenseful music helped to heighten the tension during the movie's most dramatic scenes."

to bring something back into existence or operation, especially after a period of inactivity or decline

"We will restore the house."

"The city council voted to restore the historic theatre to its former glory after decades of neglect."

to make something stronger, more powerful, or more intense

"This will invigorate them."

"The injection of fresh capital is intended to invigorate the struggling economy and boost consumer confidence."

built to endure stress or wear without breaking or being easily damaged

"The coffee is robust."

"The robust immune system of the healthy child fought off the flu virus within just a few days without any medication."

involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time

"It was an intensive course."

"The company offered an intensive training program to quickly equip new employees with essential job skills."

strongly built or solid in nature

"The chair is sturdy."

"The sturdy wooden chair held the weight of the large man without making any creaking sounds or showing any signs of weakness at all."

having the absolute power and ability to do anything

"The almighty God is powerful."

"The almighty king ruled the land with absolute power and authority."

very strong or intense

"The lion is fierce."

"The fierce competition between the two companies led to lower prices for consumers and better products for everyone."

having a strong and well-built physique

"The plant is hardy."

"The hardy plant survived the freezing winter without any protection while the more delicate flowers in the garden all died from the cold."