fortify

Tahkim etmek

To strengthen or secure a place with defensive works to protect against attack.

• The castle was fortified with thick walls.
• They fortified their position before the attack.
• The city was heavily fortified against invasion.
• The government decided to fortify coastal defenses in response to increasingly severe storm patterns linked to climate change.
• Educational programs designed to fortify critical thinking skills have become essential components of modern university curricula.
• Researchers recommend that public health officials fortify staple foods with essential vitamins to address widespread nutritional deficiencies in vulnerable populations.

Eş anlamlılar: strengthen, reinforce, secure, defend

Zıt anlamlılar: weaken, undermine, expose

Güçlendirmek, zenginleştirmek

To strengthen or invigorate mentally or physically; to add nutrients to food.

• A good breakfast will fortify you for the day ahead.
• The cereal is fortified with vitamins and minerals.
• She fortified herself with a cup of coffee.

Eş anlamlılar: strengthen, invigorate, boost, enhance

Zıt anlamlılar: weaken, deplete, drain