| 1. fort | 6. force |
| 2. forti fy, make | 7. forc ible, capable of |
| 3. fortr ess | 8. en force, on |
| 4. ef fort, (ex.) out | 9. com fort, with |
| 5. forti tude, quality of | 10. piano forte, soft |
1. A fort is a stronghold.
2. To make strong; to strengthen or secure by means of forts, batteries, or other military works.
3. Ess is a feminine ending. A “maiden fortress” is a fortification which has never been taken. A fortress is a very strong fort.
4. An effort is a putting out of one's strength for the accomplishment of some end.
5. Fortitude is strength or firmness of mind in meeting danger, pain, or adversity.
6. Force is strength in general, physical, mental, moral.
9. To comfort is to strengthen with hope and cheer; to give consolation to.
10. The piano forte is an instrument having both soft and loud (strong) tones. The name is generally shortened to piano.
fract, frang = break.