Definition of Fortified in English :

Define Fortified in English

Fortified meaning in English

Meaning of Fortified in English

Pronunciation of Fortified in English

Fortified pronunciation in English

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Fortified

see synonyms of fortified

Adjective

1. bastioned, fortified

secured with bastions or fortifications

2. fortified

having something added to increase the strength

Example Sentences:
'fortified wine'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Fortified

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adjective
1. 
(of a place) defensible, due to walls, trenches, etc
He remains barricaded inside his heavily-fortified mansion.
fortified castles and villages
2. 
strengthened physically, mentally, or morally
3. 
(of a garment, structure, etc) strengthened, supported, or reinforced
4. 
(of wine) having spirits or alcohol added in order to produce sherry, port, etc
5. 
(of food) having increased nutritious value due to added vitamins and minerals
fortified milk
fortified cereal products
6. 
supported or confirmed

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Fortified

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v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies
v. tr.
1. To make strong, as:
a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications.
b. To reinforce by adding material: fortified the riverbank against erosion.
c. To impart physical strength or endurance to; invigorate: felt fortified by a good night's sleep.
d. To give emotional, moral, or mental strength to; encourage: Prayer fortified us during our crisis.
2. To enrich (food, for example), as by adding vitamins.
v. intr.
To build fortifications.

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