Forward is a related term of strengthen.
As verbs the difference between forward and strengthen
is that
forward is to advance, promote while
strengthen is (
lb) to make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce.
As a noun forward
is (dialectal|or|obsolete) agreement; covenant or
forward can be (rugby) one of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
As an adjective forward
is toward the front or at the front.
As an adverb forward
is towards the front or from the front.