FORTIFY
(verb) make strong or stronger
"This exercise will strengthen your upper body", "strengthen the relations between the two countries"
synonyms : beef up , strengthen(verb) add alcohol to (beverages)
"the punch is spiked!"
synonyms : lace , spike(verb) add nutrients to
"fortified milk"
(verb) 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"
synonyms : arm , build up , gird(verb) enclose by or as if by a fortification
synonyms : fort
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Mnemonics for fortify
(Tag: ) fort+fy----fort+fight---i.e fight for the fort
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(Tag: ) fort is strong n fortify is to strengthen
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(Tag: ) FORT is very STRONG and STRENGTHS the security of king
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