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fortify oneself

[ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ wʌnˈsɛlf]
verb phrase
fortalecer-se
1. To strengthen oneself physically, mentally, or emotionally; to prepare oneself for something difficult
She fortified herself with a cup of coffee before the difficult meeting.
Ela se fortaleceu com uma xícara de café antes da reunião difícil.
2. To reinforce one's position or resolve; to make oneself more resilient
He fortified himself with determination to face the challenge.
Ele se fortaleceu com determinação para enfrentar o desafio.
3. To provide oneself with food, drink, or provisions for sustenance
The hikers fortified themselves with snacks before climbing the mountain.
Os caminhantes se fortaleceram com lanches antes de subir a montanha.
NYC Slang
gear up / psych oneself up
Synonyms
strengthen oneselfprepare oneselfsteel oneselfbrace oneselfembolden oneself
Antonyms
weaken oneselfdiscourage oneselfdemoralize oneself

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer-se
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fortalecer-se / armar-se de coragem
May include 'armar-se de' (arm oneself with) for emotional fortification
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecer-se
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'se armar'
Portugal
fortalecer-se / munir-se
May also use 'munir-se' (equip/provide oneself) in certain contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fortify one's position
fortify one's resolve
fortify oneself for battle
fortify oneself with drink/food
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