Synonyms for Fortify
Definition of fortify
- verb
- make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries"
- enclose by or as if by a fortification
- prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "fortify"
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"Fortify" in song lyrics
See how fortify is used in real songs:
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"YOU SAY, FORTIFY"
Rage Against the Machine — Without a Face -
"Never speak of a lie; I let the fear fortify"
Sweatshop Union — The Thing About It -
"For such a time do I now fortify"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LXIII