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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.
 vahvistaa, linnoittaa
  • To make (something) defensible against attack by hostile forces.
  • To secure and strengthen (a place, its walls, etc.) by installing fortifications or other military works. [from early 15th c.]
 linnoittaa
  • (military) To install fortifications or other military works; also (sometimes, figurative) , to put up a defensive position.
 linnoittautua
  • To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
 terästää, vahventaa, vahvistaa
  • To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
 terästää, vahvistaa
  • (winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
 terästää, väkevöidä
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