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See definition of fortify on Dictionary.com
  • verbmake strong and secure; add to
  • verbencourage, reassure

synonyms for fortify

  • brace
  • build up
  • buttress
  • consolidate
  • entrench
  • protect
  • reinforce
  • secure
  • shore up
  • step up
  • strengthen
  • bulwark
  • embattle
  • garrison
  • gird
  • prepare
  • prop
  • ready
  • steel
  • support
  • charge up
  • punch up
  • soup up
See also synonyms for: fortified / fortifies / fortifying

antonyms for fortify

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  • harm
  • hurt
  • injure
  • let down
  • let go
  • loosen
  • unfasten
  • weaken
  • neglect
  • decrease
  • discourage
  • dissuade
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How to use fortify in a sentence

But, in terms of our ability to fortify against those impending risks, it’s a system that’s not very adaptable to climate change.
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After your paddle, stroll over to the Jordan Pond House, where you can soak up the view once more, this time while fortifying yourself on creamy lobster stew and popovers.
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He thought they were safe, that the Capitol doors and windows were fortified to withstand blows and bullets.
HOW BATTERED D.C. POLICE MADE A STAND AGAINST THE CAPITOL MOBPETER HERMANNJANUARY 15, 2021WASHINGTON POST
In the United States, it’s best known, and well-loved, as a soup of greens, tiny pasta and meatballs, flavorful and fortifying.
3 NOURISHING SOUP RECIPES TO REVIVE YOUAARON HUTCHERSONJANUARY 7, 2021WASHINGTON POST
Some formulas are already fortified with proteins and carbohydrates derived synthetically or from cow’s milk.
STARTUPS ARE RACING TO REPRODUCE BREAST MILK IN THE LABKATIE MCLEANDECEMBER 18, 2020MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
Iodized salt, milk fortified with vitamins A and D, and enriched flour are a few examples.
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Revisiting this recipe, I’ve added lemon extract to fortify the lemon flavor, I bake them smaller and at higher temperature, and I coat them with sugar to create a crispy exterior.
IF YOU’RE CRAVING A LEMON COOKIE THAT ACTUALLY TASTES LIKE LEMON, THIS IS ITBROTHER ANDREW CORRIENTEDECEMBER 2, 2020WASHINGTON POST
In male bodies, this hormone fortifies sperm and keeps males fertile.
EXPLAINER: WHAT IS PUBERTY?ESTHER LANDHUISAUGUST 27, 2020SCIENCE NEWS FOR STUDENTS
The goal of those funds is to help the quasi-independent agency recover its lost revenue from the pandemic and fortify it in time for the election.
THE PRESIDENT IS GOING POSTALJAKEMETHAUGUST 20, 2020FORTUNE
Given the costs of building instruments that are fortified against the planet’s challenges, things might really come down to whether lawmakers think there’s enough bang for the buck.
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WORDS RELATED TO FORTIFY

  • accouter
  • appoint
  • array
  • deck
  • equalize
  • fortify
  • furnish
  • gear
  • gird
  • guard
  • heel
  • heel up
  • issue
  • load
  • load up
  • lug iron
  • make ready
  • mobilize
  • outfit
  • pack
  • pack a rod
  • prepare
  • prime
  • protect
  • provide
  • rig
  • rod up
  • strengthen
  • supply
  • tote
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