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Physically strengthened or protected against attacks
“Practical considerations, not beauty and comfort, determined the construction of the fortified castle.”
Emotionally or mentally heartened or invigorated
“Marie didn't improve much physically but she was emotionally fortified by spending time with her friend, who urged her to get back to the lab as quickly as possible.”
Strengthened or made secure against attack
Equipped with weapons for protection or an attack
Having been invigorated or infused with energy
(of an attitude, habit, or belief) Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change
In a version or form that has been improved or made better than some other standard form
Used or intended to defend or protect
Having a concentration of some characteristic
To have advanced or promoted the growth of
To have contributed in some way to
Past tense for to secure by building defenses around
“Charles V immediately began the reconstruction work, feeling the need to fortify the castle with impregnable walls.”
Past tense for to reinforce or brace with additional material
“They stood together outside while men and women attempted to fortify the wall with beams of steel.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to increase the alcoholic content of
“Bonny Doon Vineyard of Santa Cruz uses grape spirits to fortify Framboise, its raspberry wine.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to physically harden a substance or material, typically using a chemical process
Past tense for to protect or shield from harm or danger
Past tense for to promote or nurture the development of
Past tense for to prevent entry or passage with a physical barrier
Past tense for to fill, infuse or pervade with something or a certain quality
Past tense for to prepare oneself
Past tense for to arm, fortify, or tool up in order to make a tool or object into a weapon
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