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fortifies

Pronunciation: [ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪz]

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Learn how to use fortifies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(verb) to make something stronger or healthier, especially food. When food is fortified, it has extra good things added to help us stay healthy.

Example

The cereal is fortified with vitamins and minerals to help kids grow strong.

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This snack is not fortified, so it lacks essential nutrients.

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Is this drink fortified with any additional vitamins?

Context: “defense”

(verb) to make a place stronger and better able to protect itself. If a castle is fortified, it has high walls or other features to keep people safe from attacks.

Example

The soldiers fortified the camp with barriers and watchtowers to defend against attackers.

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The city was not fortified, leaving it vulnerable to invasion.

Example

How did they fortify the building for safety during the storm?

How to pronounce fortifies

Pronunciation: [ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪz]

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