Meaning & use
fortify
To strengthen a place against attack, or to make something stronger overall.
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Soldiers worked through the night to fortify the walls before the enemy arrived.
A good breakfast can fortify you for a long morning of physical work.
A note on using this word
Fortify is also used for adding nutrients to food, as in "cereal fortified with vitamins."
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