fortify

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪ/

Verb

figuratively

(military) To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces. / (figuratively) To impart strength or vigor to.

Japanese Meaning

（軍事的に）防御を強化する、要塞を築く、堅固な状態にする / （比喩的に）力や活力を補充・付与する、強化する

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The generals decided to fortify the hill before nightfall to prevent any enemy advance.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

将軍たちは夜明け前に丘の防御を強化することに決め、敵の進攻を防ごうとした。

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Sense（1）

Sense（2）

(figuratively) To impart strength or vigor to.

Pride came to the aid of fancy, and both combined to fortify his resolution.

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Sense（3）

(wine) To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.

Sherry is made by fortifying wine.

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Sense（4）

(food) To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.

Compare the nutrition information label of a regular ready-to-eat fortified cereal with that of a presweetened brand and you'll note that, although the sweetened one's sugar content is higher, the fortification is virtually identical.

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fortifies

（ present singular third-person ）

fortifying

（ participle present ）

fortified

（ participle past ）

fortified

（ past ）

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