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reinforce
[ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs]
verb (used with object)
to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material.
to reinforce a wall.
to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft.
to reinforce a garrison.
to strengthen; make more forcible or effective.
to reinforce efforts.
to augment; increase.
to reinforce a supply.
Psychology., to strengthen the probability of (a response to a given stimulus) by giving or withholding a reward.
noun
something that reinforces.
a metal band on the rear part of the bore of a gun, where the explosion occurs.
reinforce
/ ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs /
verb
to give added strength or support to
to give added emphasis to; stress, support, or increase
his rudeness reinforced my determination
to give added support to (a military force) by providing more men, supplies, etc
psychol to reward an action or response of (a human or animal) so that it becomes more likely to occur again
Other Word Forms
- reinforcer noun
- self-reinforcing adjective
- unreinforced adjective
- reinforcement noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of reinforce1
Word History and Origins
Origin of reinforce1
Example Sentences
These results reinforce the potential relevance of the beverage as an adjunct in the treatment of obesity in humans.
It has clarified his vision for his own reign once he becomes king, reinforced how stressful family life has been for him, and given us a few personal details about him we didn't know before.
BBC Scotland News has also seen an internal Scottish Power Energy Networks document from 2021 making the case to replace the older black plastic cut-outs with newer grey glass reinforced polyester ones.
In his speech, the prime minister reinforced that message, telling the party faithful the country faced a stark choice between "renewal or decline".
Opera offers superb chorus singers to be hidden backstage to subtly reinforce out-of-breath singers.
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