Definitions for fortifies

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fortifies for·ti·fy

Spelling: [fawr-tuh-fahy]

IPA: /ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ/

Fortifies is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 288 anagrams from letters in fortifies (effiiorst).

Definitions for fortifies

verb (used with object)

1. to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
2. to furnish with a means of resisting force or standing strain or wear:
3. to make strong; impart strength or vigor to:
4. to increase the effectiveness of, as by additional ingredients:
5. to strengthen mentally or morally:
6. to confirm or corroborate:
7. Nutrition. to add one or more ingredients to (a food) to increase its nutritional content.
8. to add alcohol to (wine or the like).

verb (used without object)

1. to set up defensive works; erect fortifications.

Origin of fortifies

1400-50; late Middle English fortifien Middle French fortifier Late Latin fortificāre, equivalent to Latin forti(s) strong + -ficāre -fy

Examples for fortifies

A contest so noble and so perpetual sustains and fortifies the mind.

The evidence with which Mr. Randall fortifies his position is inconclusive.

It makes a nation superior because it fortifies human effort.

It refreshes you, sir: it fortifies you: and as for liking it—gad!

Defeat brings prudence and concentration; it ennobles and fortifies.

Obamacare draws fire from this segment of “conservatives” because it fortifies the other side in their holy war.

When first he sees the spectre, he fortifies himself with an invocation.

In the meantime it equips and fortifies itself as for a combat.

He fortifies his health by exercise; I calm my cares by oblivion.

In other words, his will fortifies him to carry out his wishes.