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fortifyTo 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/

Korean meaning: 요새화하다, 강화하다

Korean pronunciation: 포-티-파이 (강세: 포)

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.

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💡 Concept

To strengthen or secure (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.

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🎵 Rhyme

First modify, then amplify - now fortify!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Rootfort
Suffix--ify

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.

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🎵Rhyme

clarifypurifyjustify

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother fortifies her apple pie with so much love that it could probably stop a tank.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

strengthenreinforcesecureprotectdefend

Antonyms

weakenundermine