- present tense form of fortify (3rd person singular).
fortifies
Example Sentences
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It’s what fortifies our bodies and keeps us curious.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
Prebiotic fiber, from sources like legumes, fortifies the good bacteria in your digestive system and, in turn, benefits your metabolism and immune system.
From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026
The Dodgers reacquire reliever Joe Kelly and add starter Lance Lynn from the White Sox as the team fortifies its pitching staff ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
The deal, announced Tuesday, fortifies the interior of the Steelers offensive line as Pittsburgh builds around second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
Having control of the government, the newspapers, the political parties, the schools, an aristocracy surrounds and fortifies itself with every possible safeguard.
From Following the Color Line an account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy by David Grayson
