Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • F

     4

   • O

     1

   • R

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • F

     4

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does it mean to fortify a place?

   • To fortify a place means to make it stronger and more difficult to attack, often by building a wall or ditch round it. The knights had fortified the main town on the island. [VERB noun] He remains barricaded inside his heavily-fortified mansion. ...fortified castles and villages.

   FORTIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/fortify

   See all results for this question

   What is fortify?

   • Fortify is a tracker/community app for addicts on PMO. Got cha. Actually I had my first relapse since I joined this site lastnight.. and I did that..

   Journal | NoFap®

   forum.nofap.com/index.php?threads/journal.293140/

   See all results for this question

   What does fortification mean?

   • They fortified the area against attack. fortify somebody/yourself (against somebody/something) to make somebody/yourself feel stronger, braver, etc. He fortified himself against the cold with a hot drink. Although fortified by its election success, the government remains cautious in its policies. to make a feeling or an attitude stronger

   fortify verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/fortify

   See all results for this question

   What is the opposite of fortify?

   • Antonyms for fortify. debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, weaken. 3 to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure. bought lots of warm clothing to fortify ourselves against the cold.

   86 Synonyms & Antonyms of FORTIFY - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify

   See all results for this question

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   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.

   • English (US)

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

   • Znaczenie Fortify, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Fortify: Polish Translation

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

   • Vietnamese Translation

     FORTIFY translate: củng cố, làm cho mạnh thêm. Learn more in...

   • Fortify in Simplified Chinese

     FORTIFY translate: （尤指为防御而）加强，增强. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     FORTIFY translate: （尤指為防禦而）加強，增強. Learn more in the...

   • Fortify: French Translation

     FORTIFY translate: fortifier, corser. Learn more in the...

   • Fortify: Czech Translation

     fortify - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fortifyFortify Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fortify

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb fortify, which means to make strong or secure. Find out how to use fortify in different contexts, such as military, physical, or mental strength, and see related words and entries.

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

   www.dictionary.com › browse › fortify

   • Cached

   Fortify definition: to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.. See examples of FORTIFY used in a sentence.

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

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fortify

   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › fortifyFORTIFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › fortify

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of fortify, a verb that means to make something stronger, especially to protect it. See how to use fortify in sentences and how to say it in different languages.

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

   www.thefreedictionary.com › fortify

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb fortify, which means to make strong, secure, or invigorate something or someone. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for fortify in different contexts and domains.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORTIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   To fortify something means to make it more powerful and more likely to succeed. [ formal ] His declared agenda is to raise standards in schools and fortify parent power.