to encircle or bind with a belt or band.

to surround; enclose; hem in.

to prepare (oneself) for action

He girded himself for the trial ahead.

to provide, equip, or invest, as with power or strength.

verb

let go , weaken , compliment , flatter , praise

verb

band , belt , bind , block , blockade , bolster , brace , buttress , cincture , circle , enclose , encompass , enfold , environ , fasten , fortify , girdle , hem in , make ready , pen , prepare , ready , reinforce , ring , round , secure , steel , support , surround , deride , flout , fun at , gibe , jeer , jest , mock , poke , quip , ridicule , scoff , scorn , sneer , taunt , begird , compass , engirdle , girt , beset , encircle , hedge , hem , dower , endow , endue , invest , forearm , strengthen