fortify
Translation
to fortify, to strengthen, to reinforce
Examples
They fortified the castle walls against attack.
They fortified the castle walls against attack.
The cereal is fortified with essential vitamins.
The cereal is fortified with essential vitamins.
He fortified himself with a drink before the speech.
He fortified himself with a drink before the speech.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((against sth.)) to strengthen (sth.) against (sth.) They fortified the castle walls against attack.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to add nutrients to (sth.) The cereal is fortified with essential vitamins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strengthen, reinforce, bolster; Antonyms: weaken, undermine
Etymology
From Latin 'fortis' (strong) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make strong'.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'fort'. To fortify is to make something (a wall, food, or your courage) as strong as a fort.