- 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
It’s what fortifies our bodies and keeps us curious.
From Salon ● May 25, 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
A shrinking and aging population has huge implications for the economy and for national security as Japan fortifies its military to counter China’s increasingly assertive territorial ambitions.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
From the first day out he isolates and fortifies himself against the very things that travel alone can give.
From Prowling about Panama by George A. Miller
