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fortify

verb

/ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

Meaning

To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.

They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.

fortify oneself

strengthen, reinforce, support, secure

weaken, undermine, debilitate

fortify the city, fortify walls, fortify oneself, fortified wine

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old

to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed