I . v. a.
1.
Make strong, make stronger, give strength to, add strength to.
2.
Fortify.
3.
Harden, brace, nerve, steel.
4.
Intensify, make more intense.
5.
Invigorate, impart health to.
6.
Animate, encourage, fix in resolution.
7.
Confirm, corroborate, establish, justify, sustain, support, fix.
II . v. n.
Grow strong.