Fortify
/ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/noun
To strengthen or secure a place against attack.
Did you know?The word 'fortify' comes from Latin 'fortificare', which means to strengthen, but it was also used in the context of empowering oneself against spiritual threats.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
fortificare
“to make strong, to strengthen”
Old French
Old French
fortifier
“to strengthen, to defend”
Middle English
Middle English
fortifien
“to make strong, to protect”
Modern English
English
fortify
“to add strength or defense to a place or thing”