Strengthen
Strengthen verb - To increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force.
Usage example: the army makes new recruits run for miles in order to strengthen them
Tone is a synonym for strengthen in powerful topic. In some cases you can use "Tone" instead a verb "Strengthen".
Nearby Words: strength, strengthening
Tone
Tone verb - Give a healthy elasticity to.
Usage example: Let's tone our muscles
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