fortified

Syllables: for·ti·fiedUK/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd//ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/

fortified is the simple past and past participle of fortify.

Adjective

fortified (comparative more fortified, superlative most fortified)

Having strong defenses.
- Every day he becomes stronger against evil, and more fortified against temptation.1858, James Carter, Six Sermons, more or less bearing on the application of Christian principles to the circumstances of the present age, etc, page 37
- Similarly, this material world, the universe, is covered by seven layers, and one layer, the first layer is there, and the second layer is ten times thicker than the first layer. the third layer is ten times thicker than the second layer. In this way, this universe is covered tightly, very...2019, Raj Behera, Pink Conch
(nourishment) Being enriched with (additional) minerals and vitamins.
- Fortified milk is cow’s milk that contains extra vitamins and minerals that are not naturally found in milk in significant amounts. Typically, vitamins D and A are added to milk sold in the United States. However, milk can be fortified with various other nutrients, including zinc, iron, and folic...2019 September 3, SaVanna Shoemaker, “What Is Fortified Milk? Benefits and Uses”, in Healthline

Meaning of fortify

Verb

fortify (third-person singular simple present fortifies, present participle fortifying, simple past and past participle fortified)

(transitive) To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
- [I]t [“oleum de costo”] fortifyeth yͤ ſtomack and Lyuer, it keepeth the hayre from fallyng of, & the head from horeneſſe [hoaryness], it cauſeth good colour, and ſauour in all the body.1562, William Bullein, “The Booke of Compoundes”, in Bulleins Bulwarke of Defence against All Sicknesse, Soarenesse, and Woundes that Doo Dayly Assaulte Mankinde: […], London: […] Thomas Marshe, […]...
(transitive) To support (one's or someone's opinion, statement, etc.) by producing evidence, etc.; to confirm, to corroborate.
- And vnto that texte he wold haue made you a gloſe, that his father and he were one not in ſubſtaunce but in will. And that gloſe he would haue fortified and made ſomewhat ſemely with an other worde of Chriſt, […]1528, Thomas More, “A Dialogue Concernynge Heresyes & Matters of Religion […]. Chapter XXVI.”, in Wyllyam Rastell [i.e., William Rastell], editor, The Workes of Sir Thomas More Knyght, […], London...
(transitive) To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins.
- Soy milk is often fortified with calcium.
(figuratively, transitive) To impart fortitude or moral strength to (someone or their determination, or something); to encourage.
- [H]er ovvne proofe taught her to knovv her mothers minde; vvhich […] greatly fortified her deſires, to ſee, that her mother had the like deſires. And the more iealous her mother was, the more ſhe thought the Ievvell precious, vvhich vvas vvith ſo many lookes garded.a. 1587, Philippe Sidnei [i.e., Philip Sidney], “[The Second Booke] Chapter 4”, in [Fulke Greville; Matthew Gwinne; John Florio], editors, The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia [The New Arcadia]...
(figuratively, transitive) To make (something) defensible against attack by hostile forces.
- For if they fell upon one kind of ſtrictneſſe, unleſſe their cure vvere equall to regulat all other things of like aptnes to corrupt the mind, that ſingle endeavour they knevv vvould be but a fond labour; to ſhut and fortifie one gate againſt corruption, and be neceſſitated to leave others round...1644, John Milton, Areopagitica; a Speech of Mr. John Milton for the Liberty of Unlicenc’d Printing, to the Parlament of England, London: [s.n.], →OCLC, page 16
(archaic, transitive) To make (something) structurally strong; to strengthen.
- The third manner of hunting is done vvith leſſer labour: that is, foure ſtrong men armed vvith ſhields, and fortified all ouer vvith thonges of leather, and hauing helmets vpon their heades, that onely their eyes, noſes, and lips may appeare, vvith the brandiſhing of their firebrands ruſtle in vpon...1607, Conradus Gesnerus [i.e., Conrad Gessner]; Edward Topsell, “Of the Lyon”, in The Historie of Foure-footed Beastes. […], London: […] William Iaggard, →OCLC, page 478

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Noun

fortified (plural fortifieds)

A fortified wine.
- In 1969 output of table wines exceeded that of fortifieds for the first time, and by 1973 more than twice as much table wine as fortified was being produced.2012, Barbara Santich, Bold Palates: Australia's Gastronomic Heritage, page 136

Synonyms of fortified

Forms of fortified

Noun
plural	fortifieds
Adjective
comparative	more fortified
superlative	most fortified

Words formed from fortified

Phrases with fortified

Questions about fortified

What does fortified mean?: Fortified means a fortified wine.
What is fortified the simple past and past participle of?: Fortified is the simple past and past participle of fortify.
What part of speech is fortified?: Fortified can be a noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce fortified?: Fortified is pronounced /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/ (US).
What is the plural of fortified?: The plural of fortified is fortifieds.

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