verb🔗ShareVerstärken, befestigenTo increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces."The soldiers were fortifying the town with sandbags and barbed wire to prepare for the enemy's arrival. "Die Soldaten befestigten die Stadt mit Sandsäcken und Stacheldraht, um sich auf die Ankunft des Feindes vorzubereiten.militarywarbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStärken, kräftigenTo impart strength or vigor to."The extra protein shakes were fortifying the athletes' muscles before the competition. "Die zusätzlichen Proteinshakes stärkten die Muskeln der Athleten vor dem Wettkampf.medicinephysiologybodyenergyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufbessern, anreichernTo add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content."Sherry is made by fortifying wine."Sherry wird durch Aufbessern von Wein hergestellt.drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnreichern, verstärkenTo increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients."Soy milk is often fortified with calcium."Sojamilch wird oft mit Kalzium angereichert.foodbiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBefestigung, StärkungThe process by which something is fortifyed."The fortifying of the old castle walls was essential for the town's defense. "Die Befestigung der alten Burgmauern war für die Verteidigung der Stadt unerlässlich.processactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
