English-Italian translations for fortify

• arricchire

Definition of fortify

• To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.
• To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.
• To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.

Examples

• Sherry is made by fortifying wine
• Soy milk is often fortified with calcium

Related words

• fortification
• fortified
• unfortified
• fortifying
• fortifiable
• fortifold
• fortified wine
• fortified church
• fortified coffee