Devolve and Fortify

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Devolve verb - To become worse or of less value.

Usage example: the once-lovely neighborhood has devolved into a squalid slum

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Fortify is an antonym for devolve.

Nearby Words: devolution, devolving

Fortify verb - To prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally.

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Devolve is an antonym for fortify.

devolve points

fortify points

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