fortify
🇺🇸
/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/
verb
R
To make a place stronger against attack by building walls or defenses.
They fortified the castle with high walls to protect it from enemies.
R
To make someone feel stronger or braver.
The encouraging words helped fortify her confidence before the big test.
R
To make a feeling or belief stronger.
His success only served to fortify his belief in hard work.
R
To add something to food or drink to make it stronger or better.
Many breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamins to make them healthier.
translation
To make a place stronger against attack by building walls or defenses.; To make someone feel stronger or braver.; To make a feeling or belief stronger.; To add something to food or drink to make it stronger or better.
Word Forms
3rd Present
fortifies
Past
fortified
Perfect
fortified
Progressive
fortifying