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fortifier

/ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪɝ/ noun

One who fortifies.

Word Origin From Latin fortis 'strong' + -ify 'to make' + -er 'one who' — a fortifier is someone who makes strong. The root fortis gives us fort (a stronghold), fortitude (strength of mind), and force (strength applied). The PIE *bhergh- 'high, strong' also gives us burg and borough (fortified towns). Comfort and effort also come from fortis: comfort is 'with strength' (to strengthen), effort is 'out of strength.'

noun One who fortifies. countable

As the chief fortifier of the castle, he supervised the construction of the new defensive walls.

(名词) 强化者；巩固者

作为城堡的主要筑城者，他监督了新防御墙的建设。

(sustantivo) fortificador [Alguien que fortifica.]

Como principal fortificador del castillo, supervisó la construcción de los nuevos muros defensivos.

(nom) fortificateur [Personne qui fortifie ou qui renforce quelque chose, notamment une place forte.]

En tant que principal **fortifier** du château, il a supervisé la construction des nouveaux murs défensifs.

(Substantiv) Befestiger; Verstärker [**fortifier** *m* – Person, die Befestigungsanlagen errichtet oder verstärkt.]

Als leitender **fortifier** der Burg überwachte er den Bau der neuen Wehrmauern.

(名詞) 要塞を建設する（強化する）人

城の主任防備者として、彼は新しい防御壁の建設を監督した。

(substantivo) fortificador [Aquele que fortifica.]

Como principal fortificador do castelo, ele supervisionou a construção dos novos muros defensivos.

Synonyms: strengthener supporter reinforcer backer booster proponent champion advocate Antonyms: weaken underminer saboteur detractor
Word parts: fort + ify + er

Related words

fortify fortification fort fortitude fortress forceful forcefully enforce enforcement reinforce reinforcement comfort effort

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