fortify — To strengthen or secure (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To strengthen or secure (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
Example Sentences
- The programmer decided to fortify his code with extra security measures after his computer was hacked by his pet hamster.
- She fortified herself with three cups of coffee before the important meeting.
- The ancient city walls were fortified to withstand enemy sieges.
fortify
VERB[/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/]
To strengthen or secure (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.
To strengthen or secure (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fortificare', combining 'fortis' meaning 'strong' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'. Originally used in medieval times for building defensive structures like castles and walls.
Breakdown
fort- (strong) + -ify (to make/cause to become)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The programmer decided to fortify his code with extra security measures after his computer was hacked by his pet hamster.”
“She fortified herself with three cups of coffee before the important meeting.”
“The ancient city walls were fortified to withstand enemy sieges.”
“My grandmother fortifies her apple pie with so much love that it could probably stop a tank.”
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