reinforce
English
Pronunciation
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɔː(r)s
Verb
reinforce (third-person singular simple present reinforces, present participle reinforcing, simple past and past participle reinforced)
- (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
Translations
to strengthen by addition
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to emphasize or review
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