verb🔗ShareTo 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. "militarywarbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo impart strength or vigor to."The extra protein shakes were fortifying the athletes' muscles before the competition. "medicinephysiologybodyenergyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content."Sherry is made by fortifying wine."drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients."Soy milk is often fortified with calcium."foodbiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process by which something is fortifyed."The fortifying of the old castle walls was essential for the town's defense. "processactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading