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fortify

Syllabification: (for·ti·fy)
Pronunciation: /ˈfôrtəˌfī/

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Definition of fortify

verb (fortifies, fortifying, fortified)

[with object]
  • strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack:the whole town was heavily fortified (as adjective fortified)a fortified manor house
  • strengthen or invigorate (someone) mentally or physically:I was fortified by the knowledge that I was in a sympathetic house
  • (often as adjective fortified) strengthen (a drink) with alcohol:fortified wine
  • increase the nutritive value of (food), especially with vitamins.

Derivatives

fortifiable

adjective

fortifier

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from French fortifier, from late Latin fortificare, from Latin fortis 'strong'

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