Wiktionary:Word of the day/2023/November 7

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Word of the day
for November 7
fortify v
  1. (transitive)
    1. To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
    2. To support (one's or someone's opinion, statement, etc.) by producing evidence, etc.; to confirm, to corroborate.
    3. To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins.
    4. (figurative)
      1. To impart fortitude or moral strength to (someone or their determination, or something); to encourage.
      2. To make (something) defensible against attack by hostile forces.
    5. (archaic) To make (something) structurally strong; to strengthen.
    6. (military)
      1. To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
      2. To secure and strengthen (a place, its walls, etc.) by installing fortifications or other military works.
      3. (obsolete) To provide (a city, a fortress, an army, etc.) with equipment or soldiers.
    7. (winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content.
  2. (intransitive)
    1. (military) To install fortifications or other military works; also (sometimes figurative), to put up a defensive position.
    2. (obsolete) To become strong; to strengthen.
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