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refortify

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ/

KK: /rɪˈfɔr.tɪ.faɪ/

verb
Definition

To strengthen or reinforce something again, especially a structure or position that has already been fortified.


Example

The army decided to refortify the castle after the recent attacks.


Tense Forms

Past: refortified

Past Participle: refortified


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should refortify our plans for the weekend.
Sloth B
That's a good idea! What do you have in mind?
Sloth A
Maybe we can add some more activities to make it more exciting.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Let's brainstorm some fun things to do.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reinforce
strengthen
secure
Antonyms
weaken
diminish
undermine
Root Explanation

Refortify → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "fortify" (from Latin "fortificare", meaning to strengthen). The word "refortify" means to strengthen again or reinforce something that has already been fortified.

Memory Tip

Think of 'strengthening again' — 're-' means again, and 'fortify' means to strengthen.

Visually Confused Words
defortify
fortify
premortify
renotify
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