Another word for strengthen. To become or cause to become tough or strong: toughen. To prepare (oneself) for action: brace, forearm, fortify, gird, ready, steel. Idiom: gird (or gird up) one's loins. To make or become tight or tighter: reinforce, tighten. To make firmer in a particular conviction or habit: confirm, fortify, harden.
Poke /poÊËkeÉª/ is a raw salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. PokÄ is the Hawaiian verb for section or to slice or cut. Ahi poke is made with yellowfin tuna.
The definition of a poke is a push or a prod. An example of poke is the act of gently sticking a pen into a person's shoulder to get his attention. verb. Poke is defined as to prod or push. An example of poke is for a child to keep sticking his finger into his brother's arm. poked, pokâ²ing. 1  to push or jab with a stick, finger, etc.; prod.  Slang to hit with the fist.