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How to sign: prepare oneself for a military confrontation
"The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqui border";
Similiar / Same: arm, gird, build up
Within this category: forearm, rearm
How to sign: make strong or stronger
"This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strenghten the relations between the two countries";
Similiar / Same: strengthen, beef up
Categories: alter, change, modify
Within this category: batten, batten, brace, buttress, confirm, reinforce, restrengthen, ruggedize, substantiate, undergird, vitalize
How to sign: add alcohol beverages
