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FORTIFY

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Fortify.

How to pronounce fortify:

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Fortify - as a verb

Enclose by or as if by a fortification

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fort7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
close inenclose9inclose9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prepare oneself for a military confrontation

Example: "The u.s. is girding for a conflict in the middle east"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arm5build upgird6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Add nutrients to

Example: "Fortified milk"

Add alcohol to (beverages)

Example: "The punch is spiked!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lace6spike11

Example Sentences

"I need to fortify myself with a good breakfast before the exam."
"The government plans to fortify the economy by implementing new policies."
"She used steel beams to fortify the structure of the building."
"They decided to fortify their relationship by attending couples therapy."
"The coach instructed the players to fortify their defense in the second half."
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Word Game Points

Is FORTIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fortify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORTIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FORTIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fortify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORTIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FORTIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fortify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORTIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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