Main Entry:

for·ti·fy

Pronunciation:

\ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfī\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

for·ti·fied; for·ti·fy·ing

Etymology:

Middle English fortifien, from Anglo-French fortifier, from Late Latin fortificare, from Latin fortis strong

Date:

15th century

transitive verb: to make strong: as a: to strengthen and secure (as a town) by forts or batteries b: to give physical strength, courage, or endurance to <fortified by a hearty meal> c: to add mental or moral strength to : encourage <fortified by prayer> d: to add material to for strengthening or enriching <fortified milk> intransitive verb: to erect fortifications

— for·ti·fi·er \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun