fortify

verb
UK: /ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/
US: /ˈfɔːr.t̬ə.faɪ/

  1. To make something stronger, especially in order to protect it.

    1. We need to fortify the city walls before the enemy arrives.
    2. The new law will fortify consumer rights against unfair business practices.

  2. To add substances to food to increase its nutritional value.

    1. Many breakfast cereals are fortified with vitamins and minerals.
    2. The government decided to fortify milk with vitamin D to combat deficiencies.

  3. To strengthen or support an opinion or feeling.

    1. His encouraging words helped to fortify my resolve.
    2. The evidence presented in court served to fortify the prosecution's case.

Synonyms

strengthen reinforce bolster harden nourish enrich

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fortify" in English means: To make something stronger, especially in order to protect it., To add substances to food to increase its nutritional value., To strengthen or support an opinion or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "fortify" is /ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/ in British English and /ˈfɔːr.t̬ə.faɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fortify": strengthen, reinforce, bolster, harden, nourish, enrich.

Example usage of "fortify": "We need to fortify the city walls before the enemy arrives.". More examples on the page.