- present tense form of fortify (3rd person singular).
fortifies
Example Sentences
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It builds and fortifies institutions that require political actors to reason, argue and compromise with one another—checks and balances, federalism, bicameralism and so on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Prebiotic fiber, from sources like legumes, fortifies the good bacteria in your digestive system and, in turn, benefits your metabolism and immune system.
From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026
UC President James B. Milliken said the announced cuts would be a “death knell for innovative work that saves lives, grows our economy and fortifies our national security.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Every hour between the premiere and finale fortifies our understanding of all the Enterprise crew stands to lose if the Gorn were to defeat them.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2023
He alone who with fair actions ever fortifies his fame Wins it fully: blame will find him out unless he shrinks from blame.
From A Literary History of the Arabs by Reynold Nicholson
