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Meaning of "fortifies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FORTIFIES

fortifies  [ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FORTIFIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fortifies is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb fortifies in English.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO FORTIFIES

PRESENT

Present
I fortify
you fortify
he/she/it fortifies
we fortify
you fortify
they fortify
Present continuous
I am fortifying
you are fortifying
he/she/it is fortifying
we are fortifying
you are fortifying
they are fortifying
Present perfect
I have fortified
you have fortified
he/she/it has fortified
we have fortified
you have fortified
they have fortified
Present perfect continuous
I have been fortifying
you have been fortifying
he/she/it has been fortifying
we have been fortifying
you have been fortifying
they have been fortifying
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I fortified
you fortified
he/she/it fortified
we fortified
you fortified
they fortified
Past continuous
I was fortifying
you were fortifying
he/she/it was fortifying
we were fortifying
you were fortifying
they were fortifying
Past perfect
I had fortified
you had fortified
he/she/it had fortified
we had fortified
you had fortified
they had fortified
Past perfect continuous
I had been fortifying
you had been fortifying
he/she/it had been fortifying
we had been fortifying
you had been fortifying
they had been fortifying
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will fortify
you will fortify
he/she/it will fortify
we will fortify
you will fortify
they will fortify
Future continuous
I will be fortifying
you will be fortifying
he/she/it will be fortifying
we will be fortifying
you will be fortifying
they will be fortifying
Future perfect
I will have fortified
you will have fortified
he/she/it will have fortified
we will have fortified
you will have fortified
they will have fortified
Future perfect continuous
I will have been fortifying
you will have been fortifying
he/she/it will have been fortifying
we will have been fortifying
you will have been fortifying
they will have been fortifying
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would fortifies
you would fortifies
he/she/it would fortifies
we would fortifies
you would fortifies
they would fortifies
Conditional continuous
I would be fortifying
you would be fortifying
he/she/it would be fortifying
we would be fortifying
you would be fortifying
they would be fortifying
Conditional perfect
I would have fortifies
you would have fortifies
he/she/it would have fortifies
we would have fortifies
you would have fortifies
they would have fortifies
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been fortifying
you would have been fortifying
he/she/it would have been fortifying
we would have been fortifying
you would have been fortifying
they would have been fortifying
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you fortify
we let´s fortify
you fortify
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to fortify
Past participle
fortified
Present Participle
fortifying
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FORTIFIES


beatifies
bɪˈætɪˌfaɪz
crucifies
ˈkruːsɪˌfaɪz
decalcifies
ˌdiːˈkælsɪˌfaɪz
disqualifies
dɪsˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪz
diversifies
daɪˈvɜːsɪˌfaɪz
edifies
ˈedɪˌfaɪz
fructifies
ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪz
gasifies
ˈɡæsɪˌfaɪz
identifies
aɪˈdentɪˌfaɪz
indemnifies
ɪnˈdemnɪˌfaɪz
justifies
ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪz
mattifies
ˈmætɪˌfaɪz
pacifies
ˈpæsɪˌfaɪz
rarefies
ˈreərɪˌfaɪz
ratifies
ˈrætɪˌfaɪz
sanctifies
ˈsæŋktɪˌfaɪz
speechifies
ˈspiːtʃɪˌfaɪz
subjectifies
səbˈdʒektɪˌfaɪz
testifies
ˈtestɪˌfaɪz
vilifies
ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FORTIFIES

forthwith
forthy
forties
fortieth
fortifiable
fortification
fortified
fortified pa
fortified wine
fortifier
fortify
fortifyingly
fortilage
fortis
fortissimo
fortississimo
fortitude
fortitudinous
fortlet
fortnight

WORDS THAT END LIKE FORTIFIES

amplifies
beautifies
certifies
clarifies
classifies
codifies
demystifies
detoxifies
exemplifies
intensifies
modifies
notifies
nullifies
qualifies
quantifies
satisfies
signifies
simplifies
specifies
unifies
verifies

Synonyms and antonyms of fortifies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FORTIFIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «fortifies» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of fortifies

Translation of «fortifies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FORTIFIES

Find out the translation of fortifies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fortifies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fortifies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

固本
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fortalece
570 millions of speakers

English

fortifies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

fortifies
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يحصن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

укрепляет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fortalece
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শক্তিশালী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fortifie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memperkuatkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kräftigt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

fortifies
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강화시켜
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggedhekake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

củng cố
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பலப்படுத்துகிறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बळकट करते
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kuvvetlendirdiğini
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fortifica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wzmacnia organizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зміцнює
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fortifica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οχυρώνει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fortifies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

befäster
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fortifies
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fortifies

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FORTIFIES»

The term «fortifies» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.983 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FORTIFIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fortifies

EXAMPLES

7 QUOTES WITH «FORTIFIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fortifies.
1
Jacqueline Bisset
Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.
2
Hugh Blair
What ever purifies the heart also fortifies it.
3
Pete Hegseth
The historic nature of Israel's struggle for self-determination, freedom, and prosperity underscores the gravity of their circumstances and fortifies my commitment to America's responsibility as their ally.
4
James A. Michener
The arrogance of the artist is a very profound thing, and it fortifies you.
5
Deng Ming-Dao
Shared dining fortifies us.
6
Michael Shannon
Everything that happens on Wall Street only fortifies my opinion that there is in fact a more ludicrous industry than the entertainment industry.
7
Stephen Vizinczey
Strange as it may seem, no amount of learning can cure stupidity, and formal education positively fortifies it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FORTIFIES»

Discover the use of fortifies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fortifies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Clinical Handbook of Chinese Prepared Medicines
Composition and Rationale: Dang Shen fortifies the spleen and supplements the qi; Fu Ling fortifies the spleen, controls diarrhea, and eliminates damp; Bai Zhu fortifies the spleen and eliminates damp; Jie Geng opens the lung and guides the  ...
Chun-Han Zhu, Richard Feit, 1989
2
Acupuncture & IVF
Fortifies the spleen and boosts the qi 2. Fortifies the spleen and dries dampness 3. Secures the exterior and stops sweating 4. Fortifies the spleen and quiets the fetus Dosage: 4.5-15g Can Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralanesis) Nature & flavor:  ...
Lifang Liang, 2003
3
Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine
A & I: Fortifies the spleen and disinhibits dampness; soothes the sinews and quickens the network vessel. Treats abdominal fullness; diarrhea; constipation. Insertion: 0.5-1.0" perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 5 cones; pole 20-30 min. KI-18 5^ ...
Nigel Wiseman, 1995
4
The Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus with Chinese Medicine: A ...
... and Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gan Coo), 6g FUNCTIONS: Fortifies the spleen and boosts the qi, clears heat and engenders fluids INDICATIONS: Qi vacuity and fluid insufficiency with heat in the heart, lungs, and stomach Wu ZHI Yu QUAN WAN ...
Bob Flaws, Lynn M. Kuchinski, Robert Casañas, 2002
5
Biomedicine: A Textbook for Practitioners of Acupuncture & ...
It fortifies the spleen and dries dampness. Poria blandly percolates or seeps and fortifies the spleen. Mix-fried Licorice is sweet and warm, and it regulates the center, boosts the qi, and fortifies the spleen. Together, the above medicinals form Si ...
Bruce H. Robinson, 2007
6
The Sage of Seville: Ibn Zuhr, His Time, and His Medical Legacy
Silk if drunk when cooked or eaten when pulverized together with pearls fortifies the heart. Pearls are also helpful when pulverized and added to silk. Water in which is extinguished pure iron that had been heated and burned fortifies the heart.
Henry A. Azar, 2008
7
Foxing: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Familiar Quotations FortifyingNothing so fortifies a friendship as a belief on the part of one friend that he is superior to the other.ndash;Honoreacute; de BalzacCharacter contributes to beauty.
‎2008
8
The Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases with Chinese ...
In addition, Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong quicken the blood, and Da Zao harmonizes all the other ingredients in this formula at the same time as it fortifies the spleen. Sheng Jiang resolves wind and dissipates cold. Fang Feng courses wind and ...
Simon Becker, Bob Flaws, Robert Casañas, 2005
9
Christianity in Crosshairs
CHAPTER. 1. A. FAITH. THAT. FORTIFIES. Once, while I was speaking at a conference in Singapore, a young man approached me. I could tell that he wanted to talk. After introducing himself, he told me this sad story that is all too common: “I ...
Bill Wilson, 2005
10
So what Do They Really Know?: Assessment that Informs ...
CHAPTER 6 Feedback That Fortifies Feedback that fortifies is a critical part of useful formative assessment. It comes at a time when the learner needs it most to improve performance or product. In the most pragmatic way, feedback helps ...
Cris Tovani, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FORTIFIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fortifies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
All-Star Wade Davis continually sharpens his mind and body | The …
He believes the added musculature fortifies him. He warms up lightly because he wants to pinpoint his landing spot with his legs. He believes if ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
2
Queen Elizabeth's Corgis: A History | Vanity Fair
Moore's legacy, even now, shapes Her Majesty's day-to-day existence in a way that fortifies a defining quality of her reign. For many years, the fates of Queen ... «Vanity Fair, Jul 15»
3
Ready to Get off the Grid?
It also fortifies your home against power outages by providing a backup electricity supply. Automated, compact and simple to install, Powerwall ... «Uncommon Wisdom Daily, Jul 15»
4
5 ways to keep your mane monsoon proof : Mail Today, News - India …
Improving the blood circulation it increases microcirculation, tones the scalp and fortifies the hair, giving you strong and shiny locks. Say no to ... «India Today, Jul 15»
5
American film producer gives thumbs up to UCSF
... and also highlighted how UCSF fortifies those who have been written off from society with the self-confidence needed to pursue their dreams. «Daily Express, Jul 15»
6
Blackwell Global fortifies China presence with Beijing office
Blackwell Global is fortifying its presence in China, officially adding Beijing to its existing Shanghai branch, with a new office located in the heart ... «LeapRate, Jul 15»
7
NNL fortifies war against assault on match officials
Poised to deal decisively with all cases of assaults on match officials, the management of the Nigeria National League yesterday revealed that ... «Daily Trust, Jul 15»
8
Battle for premium English movie TG begins; MN+ fortifies July line-up
MN-LOGO The English movies space is set to witness an interesting battle following the launch of Star Movies Select HD and rebranding of ... «Best Media Info, Jul 15»
9
Exclusive: Ingram Micro fortifies portfolio with Fortinet
Network security vendor Fortinet has appointed Ingram Micro Australia as its second trans-Tasman distribution partner, as the vendor targets ... «ChannelLife Australia, Jul 15»
10
PD Ports fortifies Humber position with Groveport acquisition
PD Ports has acquired all share capital of Groveport 2012, an inland port complex on the UK's River Trent. A strong player in imported steel ... «Seatrade Maritime News, Jul 15»

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