reinforce

CEFRB2

/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make something stronger or more effective.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To emphasize or review.

Examples

  • The lack of objection will only serve to reinforce their prejudices.

  • Reinforce your inner sense of connectedness.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

  2. To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

More examples

In context

  • We need to reinforce the roof.

  • Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

  • He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.

Synonyms

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The army plans to blank the wall with extra concrete to make it stronger.

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Origin

verb

From re- + inforce.