Fortify — synonyms, definition

1. fortify (Verb)

acclimate acclimatise acclimatize accustom add to animate arm assure avert back up bar barricade bear beef up blockade brace build up bulwark buttress cheer • • •

fortify (Verb) — Make strong or stronger. ex. "This exercise will fortify your upper body"

fortify (Verb) — Enclose by or as if by a fortification.

fortify (Verb) — Prepare oneself for a military confrontation. ex. "troops are fortifying on the Iraqi border"

fortify (Verb) — (cooking) add nutrients to. ex. "fortified milk"

fortify (Verb) — (cooking) add alcohol to (beverages). ex. "the punch is fortified!"

add alter change close in enclose inclose modify shut in batten batten down brace brace up buttress confirm embattle forearm re-arm rearm reassert reenforce reinforce restrengthen ruggedise ruggedize secure stabilise stabilize steady • • •