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fortifies

VERB

make strong and secure; add to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brace build up buttress consolidate entrench protect reinforce secure shore up step up strengthen

STRONG

bulwark embattle garrison gird prepare prop ready steel support

WEAK

charge up punch up soup up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

harm hurt injure let down let go loosen unfasten weaken

STRONG

neglect

WEAK

decrease discourage dissuade

VERB

encourage, reassure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brace build up embolden energize invigorate reinforce restore strengthen

STRONG

arouse cheer confirm enliven hearten rally refresh renew rouse stiffen stir sustain

WEAK

buck up pour it on punch up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dishearten hurt weaken

STRONG

bore bring down calm depress discourage dull halt stop

WEAK

decrease dissuade injure

Example Sentences

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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

UC President James B. Milliken said the announced cuts would be a “death knell for innovative work that saves lives, grows our economy and fortifies our national security.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

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

Instead, Kim fortifies her with a profound resolve and tenderness, speaking volumes through the cast of her gaze or her low, soft voice.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2022

He alone who with fair actions ever fortifies his fame Wins it fully: blame will find him out unless he shrinks from blame.

From A Literary History of the Arabs by Nicholson, Reynold