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- [fawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/
- /ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of fortify word
- verb with object fortify to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works. 1
- verb with object fortify to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear: to fortify cotton with nylon. 1
- verb with object fortify to make strong; impart strength or vigor to: to fortify oneself with a good breakfast. 1
- verb with object fortify to increase the effectiveness of, as by additional ingredients: to fortify a diet with vitamins; to fortify a lotion with lanolin. 1
- verb with object fortify to strengthen mentally or morally: to be fortified by religious faith. 1
- verb with object fortify to confirm or corroborate: to fortify an accusation with facts. 1
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Origin of fortify
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English fortifien < Middle French fortifier < Late Latin fortificāre, equivalent to Latin forti(s) strong + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Fortify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fortify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fortify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fortify
verb fortify
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- buttress — Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall.
- strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
Antonyms for fortify
verb fortify
- harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- let down — British. a lease.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
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