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fortify
[ fawr-tuh-fahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
- to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear:
to fortify cotton with nylon.
- to make strong; impart strength or vigor to:
to fortify oneself with a good breakfast.
Synonyms: ,
- to increase the effectiveness of, as by additional ingredients:
to fortify a diet with vitamins; to fortify a lotion with lanolin.
- to strengthen mentally or morally:
to be fortified by religious faith.
Synonyms: ,
- 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).
verb (used without object)
- to set up defensive works; erect fortifications.
fortify
/ ˈɔːɪˌڲɪ /
verb
- also intr to make (a place) defensible, as by building walls, digging trenches, etc
- to strengthen physically, mentally, or morally
- to strengthen, support, or reinforce (a garment, structure, etc)
- to add spirits or alcohol to (wine), in order to produce sherry, port, etc
- to increase the nutritious value of (a food), as by adding vitamins and minerals
- to support or confirm
to fortify an argument with facts
Derived Forms
- ˈڴǰپˌڲ⾱Բ, adverb
- ˈڴǰپˌھ, noun
- ˈڴǰپˌھ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ڴǰ·پ·ھ·· adjective
- ڴǰ·پ·ھ· noun
- ڴǰ·پ·ڲ·Բ· adverb
- non·ڴǰ·پ·ھ·· adjective
- ԴDz·ڴǰ·پ·ڲ·Բ adjective
- ·ڴǰ·پ·ڲ verb (used with object) refortified refortifying
- ܲ··ڴǰ·پ·ڲ verb (used with object) underfortified underfortifying
- un·ڴǰ·پ·ھ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of fortify1
Example Sentences
She has cooperated with Trump on several key measures, sending thousands of National Guard troops to fortify the northern border and transferring dozens of suspected cartel members wanted by the U.S.
He also emphasised points that he and the White House have made repeatedly, saying that Europe needs to better fortify its own self defence.
In that play, Aeschylus boasts that his earlier work, “The Persians,” helped strengthen the Athenians’ resolve against their enemies — highlighting the idea that art can serve to fortify communal will.
She added that Denmark was fortifying its military presence in the Arctic, and offered closer collaboration with the US in defending the region.
Cowboy fortified our bond during my first visit to the ranch by chewing at my arm with his great teeth.
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