Reinforce
/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ verb
verb ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation. transitive
"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."
- 2 make stronger wordnet
- 3 To emphasize or review. transitive
"The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"
- 4 strengthen and support with rewards wordnet
- 5 To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus. transitive
"Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."
Example
More examples"Reinforce your inner sense of connectedness."
Etymology
From re- + inforce.