Having become stronger, more resilient, or more effective. strengthened implies an increase in power, firmness, or capacity, often as a result of deliberate action or external influence.
It can refer to physical objects, abstract concepts, or personal qualities. The process involves making something less susceptible to damage, opposition, or failure by reinforcing its core structure or foundation.
The increased resistance or enhanced capability is a defining characteristic. .
TONED LINED
NERVED BRACED
SINEWED TONEDUP
TOUGHENED FORTIFIED SHOBLUEUP
REINFORCED