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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 block or prevent movement, progress, or action.

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

to tie or fasten tightly; to unite or restrict