How Do You Spell REFORTIFY?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪfˈɔːtɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "refortify" is spelled with the prefix "re-", which means to do something again, followed by the root word "fortify", meaning to strengthen or reinforce. The first syllable "re-" is pronounced as /ri/, and the second syllable "fort" is pronounced as /fɔrt/. The final syllable "-ify" is pronounced as /ɪfaɪ/. Together, the word is pronounced as /ri-ˈfɔrt-ɪ-faɪ/. The spelling of "refortify" accurately reflects its meaning of strengthening or reinforcing again.

REFORTIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "refortify" refers to the process of strengthening or reinforcing a fortification or defensive structure, often after it has already been previously fortified. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-" which indicates repetition or again, and the word "fortify" which means to make something stronger or more secure.

    When an area or structure is refortified, additional measures are taken to enhance its defensive capabilities and protect it against potential threats. This could involve reinforcing the walls, adding extra layers of protection, improving the strategic positioning of defenses, or upgrading weaponry and security systems. The aim is to make the fortification even more resilient, able to withstand attacks and better able to deter potential aggressors.

    Refortification can be necessary in times of heightened risk or when there have been breaches in the security of a fortification. It is often undertaken as a proactive measure to fortify a location in anticipation of future conflicts or to maintain the strength and effectiveness of a defensive structure over time.

    In a broader sense, "refortify" could also be used metaphorically to describe the act of strengthening or reinforcing any type of system, organization, or belief. This could involve implementing new policies, improving processes, or increasing resources in order to improve resilience and effectiveness.

    Overall, "refortify" essentially means to fortify again or to strengthen a fortification or any other system or organization, whether physical or abstract, in order to increase its strength, security, and resilience.

  2. To fortify anew.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for REFORTIFY

Etymology of REFORTIFY

The word "refortify" is derived from the combination of two separate components: "re-" and "fortify".

1. The prefix "re-" is of Latin origin, which means "again" or "back". It is commonly used to indicate repetition, restoration, or return to a previous state. In this case, it signifies a repetition or renewal of fortification.

2. The verb "fortify" comes from the Latin word "fortis", meaning "strong" or "powerful". It is related to the Latin word "fortis", meaning "fortress". Thus, "fortify" implies the act of making something stronger or more secure, particularly in the context of constructing or strengthening a fortification or defensive position.

Conjugate verb Refortify

CONDITIONAL

I would refortify
you would refortify
he/she/it would refortify
we would refortify
they would refortify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be refortifying
you would be refortifying
he/she/it would be refortifying
we would be refortifying
they would be refortifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have refortify
you would have refortify
he/she/it would have refortify
we would have refortify
they would have refortify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been refortifying
you would have been refortifying
he/she/it would have been refortifying
we would have been refortifying
they would have been refortifying

FUTURE

I will refortify
you will refortify
he/she/it will refortify
we will refortify
they will refortify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be refortifying
you will be refortifying
he/she/it will be refortifying
we will be refortifying
they will be refortifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have refortified
you will have refortified
he/she/it will have refortified
we will have refortified
they will have refortified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been refortifying
you will have been refortifying
he/she/it will have been refortifying
we will have been refortifying
they will have been refortifying

IMPERATIVE

you refortify
we let´s refortify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to refortify

PAST

I refortified
you refortified
he/she/it refortified
we refortified
they refortified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was refortifying
you were refortifying
he/she/it was refortifying
we were refortifying
they were refortifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

refortified

PAST PERFECT

I had refortified
you had refortified
he/she/it had refortified
we had refortified
they had refortified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been refortifying
you had been refortifying
he/she/it had been refortifying
we had been refortifying
they had been refortifying

PRESENT

I refortify
you refortify
he/she/it refortifies
we refortify
they refortify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am refortifying
you are refortifying
he/she/it is refortifying
we are refortifying
they are refortifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

refortifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have refortified
you have refortified
he/she/it has refortified
we have refortified
they have refortified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been refortifying
you have been refortifying
he/she/it has been refortifying
we have been refortifying
they have been refortifying

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