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fortify vs substantiate

substantiate vs fortify

fortify and substantiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fortify No No Yes No
substantiate No No Yes No
As verbs, substantiate is a hyponym of fortify; that is, substantiate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fortify:
  • fortify: make strong or stronger
  • substantiate: solidify, firm, or strengthen
fortify (verb) substantiate (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages) solidify, firm, or strengthen
make strong or stronger establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
add nutrients to make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
prepare oneself for a military confrontation represent in bodily form
enclose by or as if by a fortification
Difference between fortify and substantiate

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