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fortify verb

  /ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪ/ , /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ , [-ɾə-]
  • To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
 befestigen, verstärken
  • (winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
 verstärken
  • To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
 anreichern
  • To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
 stärken

fortified adjective

  /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/ , /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/
  • Having strong defenses.
 befestigt
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