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fortify

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/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/ · for-ti-fy

to make strong or stronger; to increase the strength of something.

Meanings

verbformal

to make strong or stronger; to increase the strength of something.

کسی چیز کو مضبوط یا مضبوط تر بنانا; کسی چیز کی طاقت میں اضافہ کرنا۔

مضبوط کرنا

mazboot karna

Formal: مضبوط کرنا

Synonyms

strengthensecurereinforceمضبوط کرناقوت دیناتوڑنے سے بچانا

Antonyms

weakendiminishundermineکمزور کرناگھٹانانقصان پہنچانا

Common Collocations

  • fortify defenses
  • fortify a position
  • fortify one's health

Example Sentences

They decided to fortify the castle against potential attacks.

انہوں نے ممکنہ حملوں کے خلاف قلعہ کو مضبوط کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne mumkinah hamlon ke khilaf qila ko mazboot karne ka faisla kiya.

Regular exercise can help fortify your immune system.

باقاعدہ ورزش آپ کے مدافعتی نظام کو مضبوط کرنے میں مدد کر سکتی ہے۔

Baqaidah warzish aap ke mudafati nizam ko mazboot karne mein madad kar sakti hai.

The soldiers worked to fortify their position before the enemy approached.

سرفروشوں نے دشمن کے قریب آنے سے پہلے اپنی جگہ کو مضبوط کرنے کی کوشش کی۔

Sarfarosho ne dushman ke qareeb aane se pehle apni jagah ko mazboot karne ki koshish ki.

Easily Confused With

fort:A fort is a military stronghold, while to fortify means to strengthen something.

Word Family

fortification
nounمضبط
fortified
adjectiveمضبوط
fortifier
nounمضبوط کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of fortifying a castle to remember strengthening.

Picture a castle with tall walls and strong gates, symbolizing strength.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں کسی کی طاقت بڑھا کر، ہمیں ساتھ ہر دکھ میں دھاگا ہے۔

Mohabbat mein kisi ki taqat barha kar, humein saath har dukh mein dhaaga hai.

In love, strengthening the power of someone, we are united in every sorrow.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مضبوط بن کر ہر مشکل کا سامنا کرو۔

Mazboot ban kar har mushkil ka samna karo.

Face every difficulty by being strong.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fortificare" — to strengthen

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from the Latin 'fortificare', which combines 'fortis' meaning strong, and 'facere' meaning to make.