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fortifier
for·ti·fy F0271100 (fôr′tə-fī′)v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies v.tr. To make strong, as:a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications.b. To reinforce by adding material.c. To impart physical strength or endurance to; invigorate.d. To give emotional, moral, or mental strength to; encourage: Prayer fortified us during our crisis.e. To strengthen or enrich (food, for example), as by adding vitamins.v.intr. To build fortifications.
[Middle English fortifien, from Old French fortifier, from Late Latin fortificāre : Latin fortis, strong; see bhergh- in Indo-European roots + Latin -ficāre, -fy.]
for′ti·fi′a·ble adj.for′ti·fi′er n.for′ti·fy′ing·ly adv.TranslationsIdiomsSeefortify |