fortified

adjective
UK: /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/
US: /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd/

  1. Made stronger, especially against attack.

    1. The border was fortified to prevent invasion.
    2. The ancient city was fortified with high walls and towers to withstand long sieges.

  2. Having a substance added to increase nutritional value.

    1. This milk is fortified with vitamin D.
    2. Many breakfast cereals are fortified with iron and other essential minerals to promote good health.
fortified verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of fortify: to make something stronger.

    1. They fortified the walls of the castle.
    2. The bridge was fortified after the earthquake to ensure it could handle heavy traffic.

  2. Past tense and past participle of fortify: to add vitamins or minerals to food.

    1. The orange juice was fortified with extra vitamin C.
    2. The bread was fortified with folic acid to help prevent birth defects in newborns.

  3. Past tense and past participle of fortify: to give support or strength to something.

    1. The encouraging words fortified her resolve.
    2. The team's spirits were fortified by the coach's motivational speech before the final game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fortified" in English means: Made stronger, especially against attack., Having a substance added to increase nutritional value..

The phonetic transcription of "fortified" is /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "fortified": "The border was fortified to prevent invasion.". More examples on the page.