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