Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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buttress | Yes | No | Yes | No |
strengthen | No | No | Yes | No |
buttress (noun) | strengthen (noun) |
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a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building |
buttress (verb) | strengthen (verb) |
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make stronger or defensible | give a healthy elasticity to |
reinforce with a buttress | gain strength |
make strong or stronger |