Fortified
/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving been strengthened, protected, or improved, often with added nutrients or defenses.
/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd/
Having been strengthened or protected.
The castle, now fortified, stood ready to defend against invaders.
💡 Simply: Imagine your house is under construction. You put up strong walls and big windows to keep it protected. Fortified things have been made strong to protect them from danger, just like building a strong house, or maybe putting extra vitamins in your cereal to make it stronger and healthier for your body.
👶 For kids: When something is fortified, it means it is made stronger or safer. Like adding walls around a castle or putting vitamins in your cereal!
More Examples
The athlete's training regime fortified his endurance.
The government fortified the borders after the crisis.
The milk is fortified with vitamin D to help with bone health.
How It's Used
"The city was fortified against attack with strong walls and towers."
"The cereal is fortified with vitamins and minerals."
"Her resolve was fortified by the support of her friends."
Having been enhanced or improved by the addition of a substance, such as nutrients.
/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd/
Having a substance added to enhance its properties.
Breakfast cereals are often fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a juice. A fortified juice has something extra added to it to make it even better for you. For example, adding extra vitamins to juice makes it stronger, and makes the juice healthier.
👶 For kids: When something is fortified, it has extra good stuff added to it, like vitamins in your juice or cereal!
More Examples
The fortified wine added depth to the sauce.
The hospital provided fortified formula for premature babies.
This product is fortified with iron.
How It's Used
"Fortified orange juice is a good source of vitamin C."
"Fortified wine is often used in cooking."
From Middle French *fortifier* (to strengthen), from Latin *fortis* (strong) + *-ficare* (-fy, to make). The word has been used since the 14th century.
In historical texts, 'fortified' is frequently used in the context of military strategy, describing the act of strengthening a town, castle, or strategic position for defense.
Memory tip
Think of a fortress – it’s fortified! Also, adding vitamins to food *fortifies* it.
Word Origin
"strong"