| Front | fortify |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/NAmE /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/ verb (for•ti•fies, for•ti•fy•ing, for•ti•fied, for•ti•fied) 1 ~ sth (against sb/sth) to make a place more able to resist attack, especially by building high wallsa fortified town They fortified the area against attack. 2 ~ sb/yourself (against sb/sth) to make sb/yourself feel stronger, braver, etcHe fortified himself against the cold with a hot drink. Although fortified by its election success, the government remains cautious in its policies. 3 to make a feeling or an attitude strongerThe news merely fortified their determination. 4 ~ sth (with sth) to increase the strength or quality of food or drink by adding sth to itSherry is fortified wine (= wine with extra alcohol added). cereal fortified with extra vitamins |
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