- 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
Water may be scarce, and climate change may be ushering in more extreme droughts, but this landscape fortifies them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
A shrinking and aging population has huge implications for the economy and for national security as Japan fortifies its military to counter China’s increasingly assertive territorial ambitions.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
The only benefit he occasions is achieved contrary to his intent; in his efforts to impede rising merit, he fortifies the energies he would destroy.
From Talkers With Illustrations by John Bate
