fortify
/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
for · ti · fy
ˈfɔːr · tɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. strengthen, reinforce
Significado en Español
fortalecer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
củng cố, tăng cường
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Example Sentence
Vitamins fortify the body.
维生素增强体质。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fort(stronghold)+ify(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “fortify”?
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A
Weaken
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B
Strengthen
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C
Abandon
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D
Ignore
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B — Strengthen.
“fortify” means v. strengthen, reinforce
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The soldiers worked all night to ______ the castle walls against attack.
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A
fortify
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B
weaken
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C
crumble
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D
lower
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A — fortify.
“fortify” means v. strengthen, reinforce
Common questions about “fortify”
What does “fortify” mean?
fortify — v. strengthen, reinforce. In Chinese: 加强，增强.
How do you pronounce “fortify”?
fortify is pronounced /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: for · ti · fy.
How do you use “fortify” in a sentence?
Vitamins fortify the body. (维生素增强体质。)
What are synonyms for “fortify”?
strengthen, reinforce — all close in meaning to fortify (v. strengthen, reinforce).
Is “fortify” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. fortify appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fortify”?
fort(stronghold)+ify(verb).
