Fortify

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fortify

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

FOR-ti-fy  /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/

Definition

To strengthen a place with defensive works against attack; to strengthen or invigorate physically or mentally; to add nutrients or alcohol to food or drink.

Plain meaning

To fortify is to make something stronger — a castle, a person's resolve, or a food with added vitamins.

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Neutral across military, nutritional, and everyday emotional contexts. Slightly formal in military and nutritional technical writing.