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fortified
[fawr-tuh-fahyd]
adjective
protected or strengthened against attack; provided with defensive military works.
Jim’s platoon was the reserve force for his company's coordinated assault on a heavily fortified hill.
given strength or vigor, as by food or drink.
She rejoined her companions, toting snacks and goodies in her pack, and the newly fortified hikers continued on their way the next day.
Nutrition.having one or more ingredients added, as vitamins, minerals, etc., to increase nutritional value.
The fortified flour helps reduce anemia and enhance micronutrient uptake.
(of wine or the like) having extra alcohol added.
Marsala, a fortified wine sweetened with concentrated grape juice, comes from Sicily.
strengthened mentally or morally.
From this new perspective, he looked upon the impossible task with fortified courage.
having ingredients, elements, or features added in order to increase effectiveness or withstand strain or wear.
The new, fortified design standards aim at strengthening buildings and infrastructure against high winds, flooding, and fire.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of fortify.
Other Word Forms
- unfortified adjective
- well-fortified adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of fortified1
Example Sentences
"We must prevent the return of the rebellion forces," Lee urged voters at his recent rally from behind fortified glass.
Iris is Stefani’s grandmother, who has turned into a paranoid loner living in a rural fortified compound only the Unabomber could love.
IDF armoured vehicles are at a fortified building nearby.
The Houthis, supported largely by Iran, just sat waiting in their fortified bunkers watching as “Signalgate” unfolded, exposing the use of an insecure communications app to discuss one of the top-secret F-18 attacks.
The pride and the support and the love of a Mexican American family fortified me.
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