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- Dictionaryfor·ti·fy/ˈfôrdəˌfī/
verb
- 1. provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack: "the enclave has been heavily fortified in recent years" Similar Opposite
- 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 Opposite
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
