fortify in Swedish
fortify in Swedish is befästa, berika, spetsa — fortify means to strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
fortify in Swedish
befästa
To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
berika
To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins. [from mid 20th c.]
spetsa
(winemaking) To add spirits to (wine) to increase the alcohol content. [from late 19th c.]
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 Swedish?
"fortify" in Swedish is befästa, berika, spetsa. 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 Swedish, "fortify" is befästa, berika, spetsa.
Are there other ways to say "fortify" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "fortify": befästa, berika, spetsa.
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