All 6 Uses of
fortify
in
Gone with the Wind
- So were Pine Mountain and Lost Mountain near by which were also fortified.†
Chpt 3.17 *
- We have to strengthen the fortifications of Atlanta with more miles of rifle pits, and the General can't spare any men from the front to do it.†
Chpt 3.17
- But—why should we be fortified any more than we are already fortified?†
Chpt 3.17
- But—why should we be fortified any more than we are already fortified?†
Chpt 3.17
- "Our present fortifications are only a mile from town," said Captain Randall shortly.†
Chpt 3.17
- And as for the entrenchments, well, fortifications are supposed to be of some value in case of a siege.†
Chpt 3.17
Definition:
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(fortify) to make strongerin various senses, including:
- to add defensive fortifications to a site to withstand attack -- as in "fortify the camp"
- to make a structure or organization stronger -- as in "fortify the wall"
- to inspire emotional and mental strength -- as in "fortify her spirits"
- to strengthen an argument -- as in "fortify our argument"
- to add nutrients to increase the healthfulness -- as in "bread fortified with folic acid and iron"
- to add alcohol to make a drink stronger and/or less prone to spoiling -- as in "port, sherry, madeira, and other fortified wines"