fortify
verb (used with object)
to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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To a confidence player, though, the tonic will be fortifying.
From The Guardian ● May 27, 2012