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fortifier — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
  • fortify verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
  • strengthen verb To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.

Senses

fortifier is used for these senses in English:

  • fortify To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
  • strengthen (transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
  • strengthen (transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.

brace — full definition

  1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
  2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
  3. verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.

fortify — full definition

  1. verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
  2. verb To make someone or something mentally or physically stronger.
  3. verb To add vitamins, minerals, or alcohol to something to increase its strength or nutritional value.

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