fortify has definitions from the field of military
1
[ verb ] make strong or stronger

Synonyms

strengthen beef_up

Examples

"This exercise will strengthen your upper body" "strengthen the relations between the two countries"

Used in print

(Saturday Review...)

`` Confrontation '' should fortify us all , whether in Southeast_Asia or the U._S. .

(The Wall Street Journal,...)

Some remained in the Wollman enclosure , fortified with raincoats or with newspapers to cover their heads .

(Idwal Jones, "Santa Cruz Run"...)

Its early morning patrons were coachmen , who fortified themselves for the day with_that delicacy .

2
[ verb ] (military) prepare oneself for a military confrontation

Synonyms

arm build_up gird

Examples

"The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East" "troops are building up on the Iraqui border"

3
[ verb ] add nutrients to; as of foods

Examples

"fortified milk"

Related terms

add cooking

4
[ verb ] enclose by or as if by a fortification

Synonyms

fort

Related terms

enclose trench fortress

5
[ verb ] add alcohol beverages

Synonyms

lace spike

Related terms

change cooking

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