fortify
verb
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Medieval cities were fortified against attack by high walls, and volunteers may fortify a levee against an overflowing river by means of sandbags. Foods can be fortified by adding vitamins, but "fortified wines", such as sherry and port, have brandy (a "stronger" drink) rather than vitamins added to them. By adopting good exercise habits, you can fortify your body against illness. And fortifying needn't always be physical. An author's reputation may be fortified by the success of his new book, or a prosecutor can fortify a case against a suspect by finding more evidence.
Examples of fortify in a Sentence
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The roster-building efforts have been aggressive and purposeful as Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles united on a vision to fortify both lines.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
What hope had been fortified in the first half Wednesday had faded by the second.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Regular table salt, on the other hand, is often fortified with iodine, which is essential for thyroid health.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortify. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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