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Definition of Fortify
1. Verb. Make strong or stronger. "Strengthen the relations between the two countries"
Exact synonyms: Beef Up, Strengthen
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Vitalise, Vitalize, Ruggedise, Ruggedize, Substantiate, Restrengthen, Brace Up, Undergird, Confirm, Reenforce, Reinforce, Buttress, Brace, Stabilise, Stabilize, Steady, Batten, Batten, Batten Down, Secure
Causes: Strengthen
Derivative terms: Fortification, Fortification, Strengthener, Strengthening
Antonyms: Weaken
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Vitalise, Vitalize, Ruggedise, Ruggedize, Substantiate, Restrengthen, Brace Up, Undergird, Confirm, Reenforce, Reinforce, Buttress, Brace, Stabilise, Stabilize, Steady, Batten, Batten, Batten Down, Secure
Causes: Strengthen
Derivative terms: Fortification, Fortification, Strengthener, Strengthening
Antonyms: Weaken
2. Verb. Enclose by or as if by a fortification.
Exact synonyms: Fort
Generic synonyms: Close In, Enclose, Inclose, Shut In
Specialized synonyms: Trench, Embattle
Derivative terms: Fort, Fort, Fort, Fortification
Generic synonyms: Close In, Enclose, Inclose, Shut In
Specialized synonyms: Trench, Embattle
Derivative terms: Fort, Fort, Fort, Fortification
3. Verb. Prepare oneself for a military confrontation. "Troops are building up on the Iraqi border"
Exact synonyms: Arm, Build Up, Gird
Specialized synonyms: Re-arm, Rearm, Forearm
Derivative terms: Arm, Armament, Armor, Fort, Fortification
Antonyms: Disarm
Specialized synonyms: Re-arm, Rearm, Forearm
Derivative terms: Arm, Armament, Armor, Fort, Fortification
Antonyms: Disarm
4. Verb. Add nutrients to. "Fortified milk"
Category relationships: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Generic synonyms: Add
Derivative terms: Fortification
Generic synonyms: Add
Derivative terms: Fortification
5. Verb. Add alcohol to (beverages). "The punch is spiked!"
Exact synonyms: Lace, Spike
Category relationships: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Fortification, Lacing
Category relationships: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Fortification, Lacing
Definition of Fortify
1. v. t. To add strength to; to strengthen; to confirm; to furnish with power to resist attack.
2. v. i. To raise defensive works.
Definition of Fortify
1. to strengthen against attack [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fortify
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