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Definition of fortifying - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
reinforcingmaking something stronger or more effective
- The fortifying ingredients improved the drink's nutritional value.
2.
strengtheningmaking someone feel stronger or more confident
- The coach gave a fortifying speech before the game.
3.
nutritionTECH. enhancing nutritional valueTECH.
- Fortifying cereals with vitamins is common.
Origin of fortifying
Latin, fortis (strong) + facere (to make)
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strategy focusing on holding and fortifying positions
Examples of fortifying in a sentence
Fortifying measures were taken to secure the area. Her fortifying words lifted everyone's spirits. The fortifying drink gave him the energy to continue. Fortifying milk with calcium benefits children. The process of fortifying bread with iron is essential.
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- French:fortifiant, enrichissant, ...
- German:stärkend, anreichernd, ...
- Italian:rinforzante, incoraggiante, ...
- Spanish:reforzante, fortalecedor, ...
- Portuguese:fortificante, revigorante, ...
- Chinese:强化的, 振奋的, ...
- Japanese:強化する, 力づける, ...
- Arabic:مُعَزِّز, مُعَزِّز, ...
- Hebrew:מְחַזֵּק, מְעוֹדֵד, ...
- Russian:укрепляющий, ободряющий, ...
- Ukrainian:зміцнюючий, підбадьорливий, ...
- Hindi:सुदृढ़कारी, उत्साहवर्धक, ...
Definition of fortify - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
supportmake something stronger or more effective in any way
- They fortify the walls to protect the city.
2.
defensemake a place stronger against attacks
- They decided to fortify the castle walls.
3.
nutritionTECH. add nutrients to foodTECH.
- The cereal is fortified with vitamins.
4.
winemakingRare add alcohol to increase strengthRare
- They fortified the wine with brandy.
Origin of fortify
Latin, fortis (strong) + -fy (to make)
Examples of fortify in a sentence
They fortify the bridge supports before the storm season. They worked tirelessly to fortify the city against invaders. The villagers helped fortify the town's defenses. They fortify the juice with extra calcium. Manufacturers often fortify bread with iron. The winemaker decided to fortify the batch for a richer taste.
To preserve the wine, they chose to fortify it with spirits.
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- French:renforcer, enrichir, ...
- German:verstärken, befestigen, ...
- Italian:fortificare, rinforzare, ...
- Spanish:fortalecer, fortificar, ...
- Portuguese:fortalecer, fortificar, ...
- Chinese:加强, 加固, ...
- Japanese:強化する, 防備を固める, ...
- Arabic:عَزَّزَ, دَعَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַזֵּק, לְבַצּוֹר, ...
- Russian:укреплять, укрепить, ...
- Ukrainian:зміцнювати, зміцнити, ...
- Hindi:मजबूत करना, क़िलाबंद करना, ...
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