Synonyms of fortifies

fortifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of fortify

1

as in braces

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally

Kelly fortified herself for the basketball tournament with a series of confidence-boosting exercises

Synonyms & Similar Words

• braces
• strengthens
• readies
• nerves
• poises
• reinforces
• steels
• bolsters
• arms
• forearms
• enforces
• sustains
• psyches (up)
• inures
• encourages
• toughens
• emboldens
• hardens
• inspires
• heartens
• buttresses
• supports
• rouses
• comforts
• boosts
• stirs
• buoys (up)
• seasons
• cheers (up)
• props (up)
• rallies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shakes
• discourages
• demoralizes
• undermines
• disheartens
• unnerves
• weakens
• daunts
• softens
• undercuts
• saps
• debilitates
• enfeebles
• enervates
• dispirits
• prostrates
• tires
• psychs (out)

2

as in strengthens

to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force

he downed another granola bar to fortify himself for the rest of the bike ride

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strengthens
• hardens
• toughens
• energizes
• beefs (up)
• invigorates
• vitalizes
• anneals
• tempers
• firms (up)
• tones (up)
• restrengthens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakens
• hurts
• impairs
• paralyzes
• injures
• cripples
• damages
• debilitates
• harms
• undermines
• enervates
• enfeebles
• incapacitates
• undercuts
• breaks down
• wears out
• saps

3

as in hardens

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure

bought lots of warm clothing to fortify ourselves against the cold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strengthens
• hardens
• inures
• toughens
• adjusts
• bolsters
• reinforces
• adapts
• steels
• seasons
• invigorates
• vitalizes
• indurates
• immunizes
• enforces
• anneals
• acclimates
• acclimatizes
• tempers
• braces
• boosts
• buttresses
• supports
• accustoms
• habituates
• naturalizes
• conditions
• forearms
• breaks in
• props (up)
• trains
• limbers (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softens
• weakens
• exhausts
• saps
• cripples
• incapacitates
• sensitizes
• emasculates
• enfeebles
• enervates
• debilitates
• hamstrings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fortifies

Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026

The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026

The Plumb Club is involved in this effort because presenting third-party assurances of an item’s sourcing and production history builds customer trust, drives sales and thus fortifies the gem, jewelry and watch industries. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026

Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner. — Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

Justin Faulk immediately fortifies Detroit’s second defense pair next to Ben Chiarot. — The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026

Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026

That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings. — Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026