FORTIFY

v. 1 strengthen, reinforce, shore up, buttress, brace, bolster, secure Steel plates were used to fortify the walls 2 cheer, encourage, hearten, buoy, invigorate, energize, embolden, reassure, brace Her enthusiasm fortified him to face what was coming 3 supplement, enhance, enrich, boost, augment The drink was fortified by the addition of whisky