v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Fortified p. pr. & vb. n. Fortifying. ] [ F. fortifier, L. fortificare; fortis strong + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Fort, and -fy. ] 1. To add strength to; to strengthen; to confirm; to furnish with power to resist attack. [ 1913 Webster ]
Timidity was fortified by pride. Gibbon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Pride came to the aid of fancy, and both combined to fortify his resolution. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To strengthen and secure by forts or batteries, or by surrounding with a wall or ditch or other military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces. [ 1913 Webster ]
[かためる, katameru] (v1, vt) (1) (See 土を固める・つちをかためる) to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt); (2) to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate; (3) (See 身を固める・みをかためる) to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence); (4) (See 国境を固める・こっきょうをかためる, 嘘で固める・うそでかためる) to fortify; to reinforce; to support; (5) (in the form に身をかためる) to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.); (6) to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise; (7) to tie tightly; to fasten; (8) to hold a bow fully drawn; (P) [Add to Longdo]
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