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fortifying

/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"The soldiers were fortifying the town with sandbags and barbed wire to prepare for the enemy's arrival. "
military war building architecture

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration defensible

defensible adjective

[dɪˈfɛnsɪbəɫ]

(of an installation etc) capable of being defended against armed attack

"The new school security measures made the building more defensible. "

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration ingredients

ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

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strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

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essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

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nutritional adjective

/nuˈtrɪʃənəl/ /njuˈtrɪʃənəl/

Of, pertaining to, or providing nutrition.

"The nutritional value of the breakfast cereal is high, providing many essential vitamins. "

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increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

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soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

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military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."

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fortified noun

/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/

A fortified wine.

"We enjoyed a glass of fortified after dinner. "

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defenses noun

/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/ /diˈfɛnsɪz/

The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

"The castle's high walls and strong towers were its main defenses against invaders. "