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    fortify

    fortify - Dictionary definition and meaning for word fortify

    Definition
    (verb) make strong or stronger
    Synonyms : beef up , strengthen
    Example Sentence
    • This exercise will strengthen your upper body
    • strengthen the relations between the two countries
    Definition
    (verb) enclose by or as if by a fortification
    Synonyms : fort
    Definition
    (verb) prepare oneself for a military confrontation
    Synonyms : arm , build up , gird
    Example Sentence
    • The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East
    • troops are building up on the Iraqi border
    Definition
    (verb) add nutrients to
    Example Sentence
    • fortified milk
    Definition
    (verb) add alcohol to (beverages)
    Synonyms : lace , spike
    Example Sentence
    • the punch is spiked!
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fortify

fort is strong n fortify is to strengthen

fort+fy----fort+fight---i.e fight for the fort

FORT is very STRONG and STRENGTHS the security of king

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