/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
for·tify
BrE /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/
NAmE /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
~ sth (against sb/sth)
to make a place more able to resist attack, especially by building high walls
a fortified town
~ sb/yourself (against sb/sth)
to make sb/yourself feel stronger, braver, etc.
He fortified himself against the cold with a hot drink.
to make a feeling or an attitude stronger
The news merely fortified their determination.
~ sth (with sth)
to increase the strength or quality of food or drink by adding sth to it
Sherry is fortified wine (= wine with extra alcohol added).
cereal fortified with extra vitamins