Fortifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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fortifying

 

[ ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food

Strengthen (a drink or food) by adding alcohol, vitamins, or other substances.

Synonyms

boost, enrich, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • Fortifying orange juice with vitamin C.
  • The wine was fortified with brandy.
  • She fortified her porridge with extra protein powder.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion

Strengthen (someone) mentally or physically.

Synonyms

empower, reinforce, strengthen

Examples of usage

  • She was fortified by the support of her friends.
  • The inspiring speech fortified the team before the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "fortifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fortalecendo

🇮🇳 मजबूत करना

🇩🇪 stärken

🇮🇩 memperkuat

🇺🇦 зміцнення

🇵🇱 wzmacnianie

🇯🇵 強化する (きょうかする)

🇫🇷 renforcer

🇪🇸 fortaleciendo

🇹🇷 güçlendirme

🇰🇷 강화하다

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 posilování

🇸🇰 posilňovanie

🇨🇳 强化 (qiánghuà)

🇸🇮 utrjevanje

🇮🇸 styrkja

🇰🇿 нығайту

🇬🇪 გაძლიერება

🇦🇿 möhkəmləndirmək

🇲🇽 fortaleciendo

Etymology

The word 'fortifying' comes from the verb 'fortify', which originated from the Latin word 'fortificare', meaning 'to strengthen'. The concept of fortifying food or drinks with additional nutrients or substances has been practiced for centuries, with the aim of enhancing their nutritional value or taste. In a broader sense, 'fortifying' can also refer to the act of strengthening or empowering oneself or others mentally or physically.

See also: fortification.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,235, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.