fortify
UK/'fɔːtɪfaɪ/US/'fɒ:tifai/
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Definitions
v.
To strengthen a place against attack with walls or defenses
设防，加固（防御工事）
v.
To make something or someone stronger; to add nutrients to food
增强，强化；（向食物）添加营养
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfort ('strong') + -ify ('to make') = to make strong. The oldest sense is military — fortify a city with walls. The metaphor spread outward: fortify your position in a debate, fortify yourself with food before a journey, fortify cereal with vitamins. The constant idea is adding strength to better withstand what comes.
Root forc still carries 40 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
They fortified the town with high stone walls and watchtowers.
- 2.
A good breakfast fortifies you for a long day of hiking.
- 3.
Most breakfast cereals are fortified with iron and vitamins.