Fortify: alternatives and connections

To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on).

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To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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To inclose. See Inclose.

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Fixed; solidified.

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To surround; to shut in; to confine on all sides; to include; to shut up; to encompass; as, to inclose a fort or an army with troops; to inclose a to…

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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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To fit, adapt, or qualify for a particular purpose or condition; to make ready; to put into a state for use or application; as, to prepare ground for…

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Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement o…

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of Set

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To make fat by plenteous feeding; to fatten.

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That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.

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A projecting mass of masonry, used for resisting the thrust of an arch, or for ornament and symmetry.

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To make firm or firmer; to add strength to; to establish; as, health is confirmed by exercise.

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To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.

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To arm or prepare for attack or resistance before the time of need.

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To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support; as, to reenforce an argument; to reenforce a garment; especially, to strengthen with…

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See Reenforce, v. t.

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To strengthen again; to fortify anew.

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Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

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Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

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To make to exist; to make real.

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To cut; to form or shape by cutting; to make by incision, hewing, or the like.

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To blind below; to gird round the bottom.

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To endow with life, or vitality; to give life to; to make alive; as, vitalized blood.

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The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.

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The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.

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A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

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A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

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A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town.

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A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town.

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See Reenforcement.

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See Reenforcement.

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of Strengthen

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of Strengthen

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To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; as, to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army; to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority.

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The limb of the human body which extends from the shoulder to the hand; also, the corresponding limb of a monkey.

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A strong or fortified place; usually, a small fortified place, occupied only by troops, surrounded with a ditch, rampart, and parapet, or with palisa…

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A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

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That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in dr…

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A sort of very large nail; also, a piece of pointed iron set with points upward or outward.

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To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; as, to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army; to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority.

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To make weak; to lessen the strength of; to deprive of strength; to debilitate; to enfeeble; to enervate; as, to weaken the body or the mind; to weak…

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To make weak; to lessen the strength of; to deprive of strength; to debilitate; to enfeeble; to enervate; as, to weaken the body or the mind; to weak…

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