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Present participle for to secure by building defenses around
“Charles V immediately began the reconstruction work, feeling the need to fortify the castle with impregnable walls.”
Present participle for to reinforce or brace with additional material
“They stood together outside while men and women attempted to fortify the wall with beams of steel.”
Present participle for to make stronger, tougher, or more resistant
“The chief governs with energy and harshness to fortify his men in the struggle against their enemies and their own weaknesses.”
Present participle for to prepare oneself on a mental or emotional level
“Conor took another long swallow from his glass, as if to fortify himself for the telling of his story.”
Present participle for to energize or enliven physically, mentally, or morally
“The verbal and nonverbal communication of the dolorologist can help elevate and fortify the morale of the patient.”
Present participle for to increase the alcoholic content of
“Bonny Doon Vineyard of Santa Cruz uses grape spirits to fortify Framboise, its raspberry wine.”
Present participle for to increase the nutritive value of (food) by adding nutrients
“To compensate for nutrients lost during the skimming process, milk manufacturers fortify the milk with vitamins A and D.”
Present participle for to strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
Present participle for to physically harden a substance or material, typically using a chemical process
Present participle for to promote or nurture the development of
Present participle for to advance or to promote the growth of
Present participle for to relieve the distress or suffering of
Present participle for to prevent entry or passage with a physical barrier
Present participle for to increase or improve in amount or value
Present participle for to fill, infuse or pervade with something or a certain quality
Present participle for to prepare oneself
Present participle for to arm, fortify, or tool up in order to make a tool or object into a weapon
Giving strength, energy and vitality
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