Fortify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Add nutrients to; "fortified milk".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Regular exercise will fortify your immune system against diseases.
- You can fortify your position in the company by expanding your network of connections.
- Citizens are advised to fortify their homes to withstand the category 5 hurricane.
- Research has shown that eating foods rich in antioxidants can help fortify the body's defenses.
- Drinking an extra glass of milk daily can help fortify children's bones against osteoporosis in old age.
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- Vitalize
- Vitalise
- Substantiate
- Batten Down
- Brace Up
- Batten
- Brace
- Stabilise
- Ruggedise
- Reenforce
- Ruggedize
- Confirm
- Restrengthen
- Buttress
- Undergird
- Reinforce
- Steady
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Meaning 4
Enclose by or as if by a fortification.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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- Soldiers at the border began to fortify their positions as enemy forces closed in.
- The U.S. military is taking steps to fortify its operations in the region ahead of potential hostilities.
- Local militias are fortifying their defenses in preparation for a possible invasion by the rival faction.
- Tactical units were deployed to fortify key checkpoints along the strategic highway.
- As tensions escalated, the nation's armed forces were ordered to fortify their strongholds and prepare for battle.