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fortify vs undergird

undergird vs fortify

fortify and undergird both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fortify No No Yes No
undergird No No Yes No
As verbs, undergird is a hyponym of fortify; that is, undergird is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fortify:
  • fortify: make strong or stronger
  • undergird: make secure underneath
fortify (verb) undergird (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages) make secure underneath
make strong or stronger lend moral support to
add nutrients to
prepare oneself for a military confrontation
enclose by or as if by a fortification
Difference between fortify and undergird

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