Reinforce

//ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs// verb

verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation. transitive

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

  2. 2
    make stronger wordnet
  3. 3
    To emphasize or review. transitive

    "The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"

  4. 4
    strengthen and support with rewards wordnet
  5. 5
    To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus. transitive

    "Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."

Synonyms

All synonyms
rewardstrengthenaccelerateadd toadvocateaffirm

Example

More examples

"Reinforce your inner sense of connectedness."

Etymology

From re- + inforce.

Related phrases

self-reinforceself-reinforcing

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