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Reinforce
Webster 1828 Edition
Reinforce
REINFORCE
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2024
reinforce
reinforce
English
Verb
reinforce (third-person singular simple present reinforces, present participle reinforcing, simple past and past participle reinforced)
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(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
- He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
- (transitive) To emphasize or review.
- The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
- (transitive) To encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.
- Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.
Synonyms
- re-enforce
- reenforce
- (strengthen): strengthen, augment, fortify, buttress, bolster, line
- (emphasize): emphasize, review, repeat
- (encourage): encourage, reward, instruct, teach, learn
Translations
to strengthen by addition
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to emphasize or review