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Synonyms & Similar Words
strengthen
reinforce
bolster
secure
stabilize
buttress
support
brace
augment
enhance
intensify
increase
amplify
magnify
enlarge
expand
extend
solidify
harden
toughen
tighten
renew
restore
revitalize
rejuvenate
energize
invigorate
animate
vivify
refresh
revamp
renovate
rebuild
reconstruct
refortify
garrison
barricade
entrench
embed
implant
ingrain
inculcate
Meaning of Fortify
The primary meaning of the word "fortify" is to make something stronger or more secure.
Definitions
- To add strength or stability to something, especially a place or a person's resolve
- To provide someone with the courage or confidence to do something
- To add a nutrient or ingredient to a food or drink in order to improve its quality or nutritional value
Etymology of Fortify
The word "fortify" comes from the Old French word "fortifier", which is derived from the Latin words "fortis", meaning strong, and "facere", meaning to make
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of strengthening or securing a place, such as a fortress or a city, as well as the act of strengthening or supporting a person or their resolve
Example Uses
- The company will fortify its position in the market by launching new products
- She had to fortify herself for the difficult conversation ahead
- The government decided to fortify the border with additional troops and security measures
- The doctor recommended fortifying the patient's diet with extra vitamins and minerals
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
weaken
undermine
debilitate
impair
cripple
disable
enfeeble
exhaust
deplete
diminish
reduce
lessen
minimize
attenuate
enervate
devitalize
depress
dishearten
discourage
dispirit
unsettle
destabilize
undermine
sabotage
compromise
impede
hinder
obstruct