Strengthen, like a bond Crossword Clue

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Strengthen, like a bond Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. become more intense
2. make more intense, stronger, or more marked

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STRENGTHEN (verb)
1. give a healthy elasticity to
2. make strong or stronger
LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PEENED

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