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