Visual meaning of 'fortified'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of fortified: A fortified wine.

noun

A fortified wine.

"We enjoyed a glass of fortified after dinner. "

Visual illustration of fortified: To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces. - Image 1

fortified: To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces. - Thumbnail 1

fortified: To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.

"The soldiers fortified the city walls to protect it from invaders. "

military war architecture building

Visual illustration of fortified: To impart strength or vigor to.

verb

To impart strength or vigor to.

"The orange juice was fortified with extra Vitamin C to help prevent colds. "

military building architecture

Visual illustration of fortified: To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.

verb

To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.

"Sherry is made by fortifying wine."

Visual illustration of fortified: To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.

verb

To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.

"Soy milk is often fortified with calcium."

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