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fortify

Letters that make fortify

o, f, r, t, i, y are letters that make 'fortify'

Words within fortify

fort, OR, ti, FO, Ti are words within 'fortify'

fortify is a 7 letter word starting with f
fortify is a 7 letter word ending with y

5 possible definitions for 'fortify'

Fortify as "make strong or stronger"

Under this definition, fortify is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

beef up, strengthen have the same meaning as 'fortify'

Antonyms

weaken has the opposite meaning of fortify

fortify as a type

'fortify' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Types of fortify

batten, batten, buttress, vitalise, ruggedize, substantiate, restrengthen, undergird, brace up, confirm, batten down, vitalize, ruggedise, reinforce, reenforce, stabilize, stabilise, steady, secure, brace are types of 'fortify'.

Derivatives of fortify

reinforcement, fortification, strengthener, strengthening are derivatives of 'fortify'.

Causes of fortify

strengthen is a cause of fortify.

Fortify as "add nutrients to"

Under this definition, fortify is a verb and has the following properties:

fortify as a type

'fortify' can be a type of add.

fortify as a category

'fortify' can be a category of cooking, cookery, preparation.

Derivatives of fortify

fortification is a derivative of fortify.

Fortify as "add alcohol to (beverages)"

Under this definition, fortify is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

lace, spike have the same meaning as 'fortify'

fortify as a type

'fortify' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

fortify as a category

'fortify' can be a category of cooking, cookery, preparation.

Derivatives of fortify

lacing, fortification are derivatives of 'fortify'.

Fortify as "enclose by or as if by a fortification"

Under this definition, fortify is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fort has the same meaning as fortify

fortify as a type

'fortify' can be a type of enclose, inclose, close in, shut in.

Types of fortify

embattle, trench are types of 'fortify'.

Derivatives of fortify

fortification, munition, fortress, fort, garrison are derivatives of 'fortify'.

Fortify as "prepare oneself for a military confrontation"

Under this definition, fortify is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gird, build up, arm have the same meaning as 'fortify'

Antonyms

disarm, demilitarize, demilitarise have the opposite meaning of 'fortify'

Types of fortify

rearm, re-arm, forearm are types of 'fortify'.

Derivatives of fortify

arm, garrison, weapon, weapon system, arming, fort, fortification, armor, armour, armament, equipping are derivatives of 'fortify'.