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To secure by building defenses around
“Charles V immediately began the reconstruction work, feeling the need to fortify the castle with impregnable walls.”
To reinforce or brace with additional material
“They stood together outside while men and women attempted to fortify the wall with beams of steel.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
To increase the alcoholic content of
“Bonny Doon Vineyard of Santa Cruz uses grape spirits to fortify Framboise, its raspberry wine.”
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.”
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
To physically harden a substance or material, typically using a chemical process
To promote or nurture the development of
To advance or to promote the growth of
To relieve the distress or suffering of
To prevent entry or passage with a physical barrier
To increase or improve in amount or value
To fill, infuse or pervade with something or a certain quality
To prepare oneself
To arm, fortify, or tool up in order to make a tool or object into a weapon
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