well-fortified

well-for·ti·fy

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Definitions of well-fortified word

verb with object well-fortified to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works. 1
verb with object well-fortified to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear: to fortify cotton with nylon. 1
verb with object well-fortified to make strong; impart strength or vigor to: to fortify oneself with a good breakfast. 1
verb with object well-fortified 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 well-fortified to strengthen mentally or morally: to be fortified by religious faith. 1
verb with object well-fortified to confirm or corroborate: to fortify an accusation with facts. 1

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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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".

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