Used in a Sentence

fortifying

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for fortifying.

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In a few months, that window would close, due to the facilities moving underground or fortifying or something.

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Quick take

The process by which something is fortified.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

The process by which something is fortified.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for fortifying.

Example sentences

1

In a few months, that window would close, due to the facilities moving underground or fortifying or something.

2

What exactly do you mean by fortifying and what law?

3

If you truly are as worried by governments as you claim why are you not fortifying your home?

4

It's slowly and subtly built out bases over the south sea, effectively fortifying areas that are not chinas.

5

Human progress is inevitable, speeding it up while fortifying ruling classes does not impress me, ever.

6

Could it be that meanness and failure come in a vicious circle fortifying each other?

7

If not with a new service, then maybe fortifying an existing one (like Coinbase).

8

You can do it with a fed chicken as well by fortifying the diet.

9

The Act of Congress imposed duties or tariffs on domestic and imported distilled spirits generating government revenue while fortifying the Federalist Era.

10

It may be that beer was considered more fortifying than water.

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Actually in many states fortifying your home is already a crime.

12

I spent too much time fortifying devices and blocking their shit from getting in.

Quote examples

1

Fortifying your opinion by preemptively calling other people contributing to the discussion "astroturfers and apologists" is poor form.

2

"Actually in many states fortifying your home is already a crime." In what way?

3

The only impact it has is in fortifying those who want to carry out policies I don’t agree with, like bombing." That sounds like a long winded way to justify not caring about atrocities when doing so would be inconvinent.

Proper noun examples

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Fortifying food and water supplies helps reduce illness and disease.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use fortifying in a sentence?

In a few months, that window would close, due to the facilities moving underground or fortifying or something.

What does fortifying mean?

The process by which something is fortified.

What part of speech is fortifying?

fortifying is commonly used as noun.