fortify
US
/ˈfɔːr.t̬ə.faɪ/
UK
/ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/
Meaning
To make something stronger or better protected against damage, attack, or difficulty.
किसी चीज़ को नुकसान, हमले या मुश्किलों का सामना करने के लिए मज़बूत या सुरक्षित बनाना।
Examples
“The city fortified its old walls to protect residents from attack.”
“A balanced breakfast can fortify you for a demanding day.”
“The fortified cereal contains extra iron and several vitamins.”
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Not natural: They fortified up the entrance before the storm.
Better: They fortified the entrance before the storm.
Fortify already means to make stronger, so adding up is unnecessary.
Fortify का मतलब ही मज़बूत करना है, इसलिए इसके साथ up जोड़ना अनावश्यक है।
Not natural: The walls were fortified from enemy attacks.
Better: The walls were fortified against enemy attacks.
Use against to name the threat that a fortification is designed to resist.
जिस खतरे से बचाव करना हो, उसके लिए fortified के बाद against का इस्तेमाल करें।
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Use fortify for physical protection, emotional strength, or adding nutrients to food; use against for the threat resisted.
Fortify का इस्तेमाल सुरक्षा, मनोबल या खाने में पोषक तत्व जोड़ने के लिए करें; जिस खतरे से बचाव हो, उसके लिए against लगाएँ।