/
ˈfɔːtɪfʌɪ/
v.
(fortifies, fortifying, fortified)
- provide with defensive works as protection against attack.
- invigorate or encourage.
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[often as adj. fortified]
add spirits to (wine) to make port, sherry, etc.
▸increase the nutritive value of (food) by adding vitamins.
Derivative
- fortifiable adj.
- fortifier n.
Etymology
ME: from Fr. fortifier, from late L. fortificare, from L. fortis ‘strong’.