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fortifying


Meanings
  • The action or process of making something stronger or more effective.

    - "He took fortifying measures to protect his home."
    - "To fortify the weak points in the city's defenses, soldiers were strategically stationed."
    - "By fortifying the soil with organic matter, farmers can improve the overall health and productivity of their crops."

Synonyms

castellate , incastellate , incastle , secure , strengthen
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fortifying
forty-five , forty-two , forty-nine
Homophones
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Variants
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fortified , fortifier , fortifiers , fortifies , fortify , fortifying
Forms
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fortifying (present participle), fortifies (present tense third person singular), fortified (past tense and past participle), fortifyingly (adverb), fortifyingness (noun)


Etymology
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From Old French fortifier, from fort, strong.


Culture
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["In literature, fortifying is often used to describe actions taken to strengthen or protect something, such as a character's resolve or a city's defenses. In art, fortifying can be represented through the use of strong lines, bold colors, and protective imagery.", "In music, fortifying can refer to the act of adding strength or power to a musical composition, often through the use of strong harmonies, dynamic rhythms, and powerful instrumentation.", "In popular culture, fortifying is often associated with the idea of preparing oneself or something else for a challenge or adversity, often through the use of physical, mental, or emotional fortification techniques.", "In sports, fortifying is often used to describe the actions taken by athletes, coaches, or trainers to improve the physical, mental, or emotional strength or resilience of an athlete or team, often through the use of specialized training programs, nutritional supplements, mental visualization techniques, or other fortification methods."]

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