fortified

Describes something that has been strengthened or reinforced, often used in contexts of food (with added nutrients) or structures (with added defenses).

ruОписывает что-то, что было укреплено или усилено, часто используется в контексте еды (с добавленными питательными веществами) или сооружений (с добавленной защитой).esDescribe algo que ha sido reforzado o fortalecido, usado a menudo en el contexto de alimentos (con nutrientes añadidos) o de estructuras (con protección adicional).frDécrit quelque chose qui a été renforcé ou fortifié, souvent utilisé dans le contexte de l'alimentation (avec des nutriments ajoutés) ou des constructions (avec une protection ajoutée).deBeschreibt etwas, das verstärkt oder gestärkt wurde; häufig verwendet bei Lebensmitteln (mit zugesetzten Nährstoffen) oder Bauwerken (mit zusätzlichem Schutz).ptDescreve algo que foi fortalecido ou reforçado, frequentemente usado no contexto de alimentos (com nutrientes adicionados) ou estruturas (com proteção adicional).zh指某物被加固、增强或强化，常用于食品（添加了营养成分）或建筑（增加了防御工事）。arيصف شيئًا تم تقويته أو تعزيزه، ويُستخدم غالبًا في سياق الطعام (المُدعَّم بالعناصر الغذائية) أو المنشآت (المُحصَّنة بإضافات دفاعية).

1. Strengthened physically B2 formal

   Made stronger or more secure, especially by building defenses.

   • The castle was fortified with thick stone walls.
   • The city's fortified gates kept invaders out.
   • They built a fortified bunker underground.

   ruУкреплённыйesFortificado (reforzado físicamente)frfortifié (renforcé physiquement)debefestigtptFortificadozh加强的arمُحَصَّن

   Synonyms: armoredbuttressedprotectedreinforcedstrengthened

   Antonyms: defenselessexposedunprotectedvulnerableweakened

2. Enriched with nutrients B1 formal culinary

   Having added vitamins or minerals to improve nutritional value.

   • Fortified milk contains extra vitamin D.
   • She drinks fortified orange juice for breakfast.
   • Many breakfast cereals are fortified with iron.

   ruОбогащённыйesenriquecido con nutrientesfrEnrichi en nutrimentsdeAngereichertptFortificadozh强化arمُعَزَّز بالمغذيات

3. Strengthened emotionally or mentally C1 formal

   Made stronger in resolve, confidence, or spirit.

   • Her faith fortified her during difficult times.
   • The team felt fortified by their recent victory.
   • He was fortified by the support of his friends.

   ruУкреплённыйesfortalecidofrfortifié (au sens moral)deGestärktptFortalecidozh坚定的arمُعَزَّزٌ مَعْنَوِيًّا

   Synonyms: comfortedemboldenedencouragedreinforcedstrengthenedsupported

   Antonyms: demoralizeddiscouragedunnervedweakened

• more fortified comparative form
• most fortified superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of strengthening or reinforcing something, such as a structure, position, or substance, to make it more secure or resistant.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по укреплению или усилению чего-либо, например, конструкции, позиции или вещества, чтобы сделать его более защищённым или устойчивым.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reforzar o fortalecer algo, como una construcción, una posición o una sustancia, para hacerlo más protegido o resistente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de renforcer ou de consolider quelque chose, comme une construction, une position ou une substance, afin de le rendre plus protégé ou plus résistant.deVerb, das angibt, dass etwas gefestigt, verstärkt oder widerstandsfähiger gemacht wird, z. B. eine Konstruktion, eine Position oder ein Lebensmittel.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fortalecer ou reforçar algo, como uma construção, posição ou substância, tornando-o mais protegido ou resistente. Também pode significar enriquecer um alimento com nutrientes ou dar apoio moral a alguém.zh动词，表示加强、加固或增强某物，如建筑物、阵地或物质，使其更安全、更牢固或更耐久；也可指增强体质、意志或增加营养价值。arفعل يدل على تقوية شيء أو تحصينه، مثل بناء أو موقع أو مادة، لجعله أكثر حماية أو متانة أو مقاومة، ويُستعمل أيضاً بمعنى زيادة القوة أو تعزيز المحتوى.

1. Strengthen physically B2 formal

   To make a place or structure stronger and more secure, especially against attack.

   • The army fortified the castle walls with stone.
   • They fortified the city against invasion.
   • The bridge was fortified with steel supports.

   ruУкреплятьesfortificarfrFortifier (physiquement)deBefestigenptFortalecerzh加固arتحصين المكان

   Synonyms: bracebuttressprotectreinforcesecureshore upstrengthen

   Antonyms: debilitateenfeebleundermineweaken

2. Strengthen mentally or emotionally B2 formal

   To give someone strength, courage, or confidence.

   • Her words fortified my resolve to continue.
   • The training fortified his mental toughness.
   • He fortified himself with a deep breath before the speech.

   ruУкреплятьesfortalecer moralmentefrFortifier moralementdeStärkenptFortalecerzh使坚强arيُقوّي المعنويات

   Synonyms: bolsterbraceemboldenencouragereassuresteel

3. Add nutrients B2 formal culinary

   To add vitamins or minerals to food to improve its nutritional value.

   • The company fortifies its cereal with iron and vitamin D.
   • Milk is often fortified with calcium.
   • Many breads are fortified with folic acid.

   ruОбогащатьesEnriquecer (con nutrientes)frenrichir en nutrimentsdeAnreichernptFortificarzh强化arتدعيم الأغذية

   Synonyms: boostenrichsupplementvitaminize

• fortified past participle
• fortified past simple
• fortifying present participle
• fortifies third person singular