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- [fawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/
- /ˌriːˈfɔːtɪfaɪ /
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- [fawr-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of refortify word
- verb with object refortify to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works. 1
- verb with object refortify to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear: to fortify cotton with nylon. 1
- verb with object refortify to make strong; impart strength or vigor to: to fortify oneself with a good breakfast. 1
- verb with object refortify 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 refortify to strengthen mentally or morally: to be fortified by religious faith. 1
- verb with object refortify to confirm or corroborate: to fortify an accusation with facts. 1
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Origin of refortify
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 Refortify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
refortify 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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