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   fortify

   /ˈfɔːtɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack: "the enclave has been heavily fortified in recent years" Similar build defences roundstrengthen with defensive workssecureprotectsurroundrare:embattlerampartmoundstrengthenreinforcetoughenconsolidatebolstershore upbracebuttressstiffensupporthold upOpposite weaken
   • ▪ strengthen (someone) mentally or physically: "the girl was fortified by her religious faith" Similar invigoratestrengthenenergizeenlivenliven upanimatevitalizerejuvenaterestorereviverefreshgalvanizedynamizefire uprousemotivateboostperk upstimulateinspirepick upemboldengive courage toencouragecheerheartenbuoy upreassuremake confidentbracesustaininformal:pep upbuck upgive a shot in the arm torare:activateinspiritOpposite sedatesubdue
   • 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 add spirits/alcohol tostrengthenOpposite dilute
   • ▪ increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding vitamins or minerals: "most commercial brands of almond milk are fortified with vitamins A, D, B2, B12, calcium, and zinc" Similar add vitamins/minerals toboostimproveinformal:beef up

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French fortifier, from late Latin fortificare, from Latin fortis ‘strong’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fortifiable adjective
   • 2. fortifier noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORTIFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of fortify, a verb that means to make something stronger, especially in order to protect it. See how to use fortify in sentences and compare it with related words.

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     FORTIFY meaning: 1. to make something stronger, especially...

   • Znaczenie Fortify, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     fortify definicja: 1. to make something stronger, especially...

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   • Fortify: Arabic Translation

     FORTIFY translate: يُحَصّن, يُشَجّع. Learn more in the...

   • Fortify: Polish Translation

     FORTIFY translate: fortyfikować, umacniać, wzmacniać,...

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   • Fortify: German Translation

     fortify translate: befestigen, verbessern. Learn more in the...

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     fortify translate: 요새화하다, 기운이 나게 하다. Learn more in the...

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › fortifyFORTIFY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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).

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORTIFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fortifyFortify - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfortify verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › fortifyFortify - definition of fortify by The Free Dictionary

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