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- Dictionaryfortify/ˈfɔːtɪfʌɪ/
verb
- 1. provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack: "the enclave has been heavily fortified in recent years" Similar Opposite
- 2. add spirits to (wine) to make port, sherry, or a similar drink: "the wine is aged in oak barrels and fortified with French brandy" Similar Opposite
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FORTIFY definition: 1. to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it: 2. to make something stronger…. Learn more.
a. : to strengthen and secure (a place, such as a town) by forts or batteries. a city fortified by high walls. b. : to give physical strength, courage, or endurance to. fortified by a hearty meal. c. : to add mental or moral strength to : encourage. fortified by prayer. fortified by early successes. d.
to strengthen mentally or morally: to be fortified by religious faith. Synonyms: embolden, hearten. to confirm or corroborate: to fortify an accusation with facts. Nutrition. to add one or more ingredients to (a food) to increase its nutritional content. to add alcohol to (wine or the like).
FORTIFY meaning: 1. to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it: 2. to make something stronger…. Learn more.
If you add nutrients to something you fortify it. Food scientists have found ways to fortify cereal, but in addition to vitamins C and D, they usually add a lot of sugar. If you strengthen your defenses, you fortify them, perhaps by adding more arms or increasing your defensive walls.
fortify something (against somebody/something) to make a place more able to resist attack, especially by building high walls. a fortified town; They fortified the area against attack.
a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications. b. To reinforce by adding material. c. To impart physical strength or endurance to; invigorate. d. To give emotional, moral, or mental strength to; encourage: Prayer fortified us during our crisis. e. To strengthen or enrich (food, for example), as by adding vitamins. v.intr.
