The difference between Build up and Fortify
When used as verbs, build up means to erect, whereas fortify means to increase the defenses of.
check bellow for the other definitions of Build up and Fortify
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Build up as a verb:
To erect; to construct.
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Build up as a verb:
To close up by building.
Examples:
"to build up a door"
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Build up as a verb (intransitive, transitive, idiomatic):
To accumulate, to pile up, to increase in stages.
Examples:
"Ever since the secretary left, the letters in my inbox have started to build up."
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Build up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To strengthen.
Examples:
"They had to build up their fortress to protect against attack."
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Build up as a verb (card games):
In solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of lower value. (e.g., place 5♦ over 4♣)
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Build up as a noun:
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Fortify as a verb (military):
To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.
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Fortify as a verb (figurative):
To impart strength or vigor to.
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Fortify as a verb (wine):
To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.
Examples:
"Sherry is made by fortifying wine."
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Fortify as a verb (food):
To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.
Examples:
"Soy milk is often fortified with calcium."