Defn: To grow strong or stronger. The young disease, that must subdue at length, Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength. Pope.
STRENGTHENER
Strength"en*er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, gives or adds strength. Sir W. Temple.
STRENGTHENING
Strength"en*ing, a.
Defn: That strengthens; giving or increasing strength. — Strength"en*ing*ly, adv. Strengthening plaster (Med.), a plaster containing iron, and supposed to have tonic effects.
STRENGTHFUL
Strength"ful, a.
Defn: Abounding in strength; full of strength; strong.
— Strength"ful*ness, n.
Florence my friend, in court my faction Not meanly strengthful.
Marston.
STRENGTHING
Strength"ing, n.
Defn: A stronghold. [Obs.]
STRENGTHLESS
Strength"less, a.