fortify
/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/verb
उच्चारण फ़ॉर्टिफ़ाइ
(किलेबंदी करके) सुरक्षित करना, मज़बूत करना
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[T] ~ sth (against sb/sth)
to make a place more able to resist attack, especially by building high walls
(किलेबंदी करके) सुरक्षित करना, मज़बूत करना
- The city was fortified with thick stone walls.
- a fortified border
- Rulers fortified the hill with towers and a deep moat.
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- The soldiers fortified their camp before the night.
- Rajasthan has many forts that were fortified against long sieges.
Synonyms strengthen secure protect
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[T] ~ sb/yourself (with sth)
to make somebody feel stronger, braver or more determined
(मन को) मज़बूत करना, हौसला बढ़ाना
- She fortified herself with a cup of tea before the interview.
- The good news fortified her spirit before the exam.
- Her mother's words fortified her before the long journey.
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- He fortified himself with a good breakfast and set off for the exam centre.
- Faith can fortify people in times of hardship.
Synonyms strengthen brace embolden
Opposite weaken discourage
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[T] ~ sth (with sth) usually passive
to make food or drink more healthy by adding vitamins or minerals
(भोजन में) पोषक तत्व मिलाकर पुष्ट करना
- milk fortified with vitamin D
- Flour is often fortified with iron and folic acid.
- Some breakfast cereals are fortified with iron and vitamins.
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- Rice fortified with minerals is now given in some schools.
- The government has fortified salt with iodine for years.
Synonyms enrich supplement
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for·ti·fy
⌂Word origin and word building
Fort- means strong: fort, fortress, fortitude, effort, comfort.
Fort- का अर्थ मज़बूत है: fort, fortress, fortitude, effort, comfort।