fortify

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

   Synonymes: bracebuttressprotectreinforcesecureshore upstrengthen

   Antonymes: 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

   Synonymes: 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

   Synonymes: boostenrichsupplementvitaminize

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