fortify in Finnish
fortify in Finnish is linnoittaa, terästää, vahventaa — fortify means to strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
fortify in Finnish
linnoittaa
terästää
To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
vahventaa
To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
vahvistaa
To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
terästää
To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
vahvistaa
To give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
terästää
(winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
väkevöidä
(winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
vahvistaa
To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
linnoittaa
To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
linnoittautua
(military) To install fortifications or other military works; also (sometimes, figurative) , to put up a defensive position.
What does "fortify" mean?
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verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
"The town fortified its walls before the invasion."
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verb To make someone or something mentally or physically stronger.
"A good breakfast fortified her for the long hike ahead."
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verb To add vitamins, minerals, or alcohol to something to increase its strength or nutritional value.
"The bread is fortified with extra folic acid."
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fortify in a sentence
- The town fortified its walls before the invasion.
- A good breakfast fortified her for the long hike ahead.
- The bread is fortified with extra folic acid.
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What is "fortify" in Finnish?
"fortify" in Finnish is linnoittaa, terästää, vahventaa. fortify means: To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
How do you use "fortify" in a sentence?
Example: "The town fortified its walls before the invasion." In Finnish, "fortify" is linnoittaa, terästää, vahventaa.
Are there other ways to say "fortify" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "fortify": linnoittaa, terästää, vahventaa, vahvistaa, väkevöidä, linnoittautua.
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