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 fortified fortified /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪd/

adjective

  1. () Secured with bastions or fortifications  ( bastioned , fortified )
    secured with bastions or fortifications
  2. Having something added to increase the strength  ( fortified )
    having something added to increase the strength
     Fortified wine
    fortified wine


 fortify fortify /ˈfɔrtɪˌfaɪ/

verb

  1. () Make strong or stronger  ( beef up , fortify , strengthen )
    make strong or stronger
     This exercise will strengthen your upper body
    This exercise will strengthen your upper body
     Strengthen the relations between the two countries
    strengthen the relations between the two countries
  2. (cooking) add alcohol to (beverages)  ( fortify , lace , spike )
    (cooking) add alcohol to (beverages)
     The punch is spiked!
    the punch is spiked!
  3. (cooking) add nutrients to  ( fortify )
    (cooking) add nutrients to
     Fortified milk
    fortified milk
  4. Prepare oneself for a military confrontation  ( fortify , gird , build up , arm )
    prepare oneself for a military confrontation
     The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
    The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
     Troops are building up on the Iraqi border
    troops are building up on the Iraqi border
  5. Enclose by or as if by a fortification  ( fort , fortify )
    enclose by or as if by a fortification