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fortify

verb as in make strong and secure; add to

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Example Sentences

Does Israel offer up any facts to fortify his incendiary charge?

The freedom that comes with not having to seek votes can sometimes fortify the spine.

And volunteers are working around the clock at Fort Tilden beach in the Rockaways to fortify sand dunes.

She says she got involved volunteering not only to clean up the beach but to help fortify it.

So Romney reversed course again, vowing “to fortify his communications and messaging team by adding seasoned operatives.”

Young Richard, never loath to fortify himself, proved amenable enough to the stiffly laced Canary that his friend set before him.

That is the most trying part of the day, even for those who have managed to fortify themselves with a good meal.

Gage began to fortify Boston Neck and brought in some guns which might otherwise have been seized by the people.

She saw not this glorious vision, to inspire and fortify her against the possible decay or downfall of her power.

He had exhausted and stripped himself in constructing and completing it; he could neither fortify nor add to it.

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On this page you'll find 112 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to fortify, such as: brace, build up, buttress, consolidate, entrench, and protect.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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