fortified

[ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd]

[ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd]

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fortify

An object or drink that's fortified has had extra ingredients added for stronger taste or nutritional value.

You might see this word used when talking about food and drinks. Fortified usually means adding something to make it more helpful, like vitamins or minerals, or even just to give it a stronger flavor. For example, some breakfast cereals are fortified with iron or calcium to help people get the nutrients they need. Some foods also have extra ingredients added for taste, like sugar in fruit juice or spices in soups. In general, the idea is that the item now has more of something, whether it's healthy stuff or just flavor.

How common is "fortified"?

Word fortified is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A fortified wine.

verb

To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.
To impart strength or vigor to.
To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.
Example: Sherry is made by fortifying wine.
To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.
Example: Soy milk is often fortified with calcium.

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Real examples of "fortified" in context

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Bread fortified with beans and pulses.

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