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fortifica

[for-ti-FI-ka]
verb
fortifies, strengthens
1. third person singular present indicative of 'fortificar' - to make strong or stronger; to reinforce
This vitamin fortifies the immune system.
Esta vitamina fortifica o sistema imunológico.
2. to provide with defensive structures; to construct fortifications
The army fortifies the border with new installations.
O exército fortifica a fronteira com novas instalações.
3. to encourage or give confidence to someone
Her words fortify my resolve.
As palavras dela fortificam minha determinação.
Synonyms
fortalecereforçaconsolidaencorajadoramente
Antonyms
enfraquecedebilitadesanima

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortifica
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
fortifica
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fortifica a alma
fortifica o espírito
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