- present tense form of fortify (3rd person singular).
fortifies
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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
Soybean oil appears in salad dressings, mayonnaise, baked goods, infant formula, snacks and fried foods; soy lecithin emulsifies chocolate and bread; and soy protein fortifies energy bars, breakfast cereals and canned soup.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 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
This fortifies the inversion as it squeezes downward on the marine layer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2023
The writer replies in the negative, and fortifies his opinion by the authority of a bull of Clement VIII., against violating the seal of confession.
From Guy Fawkes or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605 by Thomas Lathbury
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