reinforce
verb (used with object)
to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material.
has reinforced
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present perfectof reinforce (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“It has reinforced for me that experience and knowledge of the law matter enormously, but so does how people are treated when they walk into a courtroom,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He tells clients in a note that the Australia-based pharmaceutical company has reinforced its competitive position as a major U.S. manufacturer of plasma-derived therapies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Pre-season coaching has reinforced the players' understanding around supporting team-mates to create clusters of threes.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
For Tamar Cohen, 24, the violence has reinforced a troubling reality: practicing her faith carries a risk.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Now Lincoln’s speech has reinforced his change of plans.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
