fortifier

for·ti·fy  (fôrt-f)

v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies

v.tr.

To make strong, as:

a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications.

b. To reinforce by adding material.

c. To impart physical strength or endurance to; invigorate.

d. To give emotional, moral, or mental strength to; encourage: Prayer fortified us during our crisis.

e. To strengthen or enrich (food, for example), as by adding vitamins.

v.intr.

To build fortifications.

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[Middle English fortifien, from Old French fortifier, from Late Latin fortificre, from Latin fortis, strong; see bhergh-² in Indo-European roots.]

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forti·fia·ble adj.

forti·fier n.

forti·fying·ly adv.

Translations

fortifier

n → Stärkungsmittel nt