reinforce

verb

re·in·force ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs How to pronounce reinforce (audio)

variants or less commonly reenforce

reinforced also reenforced; reinforcing also reenforcing; reinforces also reenforces

transitive verb

: to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support : make stronger or more pronounced

reinforce levees

reinforce the elbows of a jacket

reinforce ideas

: to strengthen or increase by fresh additions

reinforce our troops

were reinforcing their pitching staff

: to stimulate (a subject, such as an experimental animal) by reinforcement (see reinforcement sense 3)

also : to encourage (a response) by reinforcement

intransitive verb

: to seek or get reinforcements

reinforceable

ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯr-sə-bəl How to pronounce reinforce (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

The captain sent out another squad to reinforce the troops. Our camp is reinforced with supplies flown in by helicopter. The levees will need to be reinforced. The bad weather forecast only reinforces our decision to leave early tomorrow. Some critics say that the movie reinforces negative stereotypes about the military. We do our best to reinforce good conduct in the classroom. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Look no further than the Covid-19 pandemic to reinforce the need for constant reinvention.

Dassault Systèmes, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 And then the trailers that Marvel released and other rumors connected to those properties seemed only to reinforce the plot leaks.

Chris Smith, BGR, 29 July 2022 Porch railings supply an integral part of a home's exterior aesthetic, helping to reinforce a home's style.

Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The Miso Platform Clog launches today in three colors—white, brown, and a green plaid that serves to reinforce the shoe's intrinsic Clueless vibes (a moment that is eternal, if Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman are any indication).

Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022 Without altering underlying social relations, these technologies are likely to reinforce the trends of growing tech billionaire wealth and these billionaires' desires to close themselves off from the rest of society.

Paris Marx, Wired, 5 July 2022 However, the lessons only serve to reinforce the rigid class structure.

Clea Simon, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 The horror elements helped reinforce this as a YA show versus a show for younger children.

Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Although similar footage has been aired, the point of the new video seemed to be to reinforce that this was no small tussle but a major effort to stop the certification of an election.

al, 9 June 2022 See More

单词	reinforce
释义	reinforce verb re·in·force ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs variants or less commonly reenforce reinforced also reenforced; reinforcing also reenforcing; reinforces also reenforces transitive verb 1 : to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support : make stronger or more pronounced reinforce levees reinforce the elbows of a jacket reinforce ideas 2 : to strengthen or increase by fresh additions reinforce our troops were reinforcing their pitching staff 3 : to stimulate (a subject, such as an experimental animal) by reinforcement (see reinforcement sense 3) also : to encourage (a response) by reinforcement intransitive verb : to seek or get reinforcements reinforceable ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯr-sə-bəl adjective Synonyms back bolster buttress corroborate shore (up) substantiate support See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The captain sent out another squad to reinforce the troops. Our camp is reinforced with supplies flown in by helicopter. The levees will need to be reinforced. The bad weather forecast only reinforces our decision to leave early tomorrow. Some critics say that the movie reinforces negative stereotypes about the military. We do our best to reinforce good conduct in the classroom. See More Recent Examples on the Web Look no further than the Covid-19 pandemic to reinforce the need for constant reinvention. Dassault Systèmes, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 And then the trailers that Marvel released and other rumors connected to those properties seemed only to reinforce the plot leaks. Chris Smith, BGR, 29 July 2022 Porch railings supply an integral part of a home's exterior aesthetic, helping to reinforce a home's style. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The Miso Platform Clog launches today in three colors—white, brown, and a green plaid that serves to reinforce the shoe's intrinsic Clueless vibes (a moment that is eternal, if Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman are any indication). Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022 Without altering underlying social relations, these technologies are likely to reinforce the trends of growing tech billionaire wealth and these billionaires' desires to close themselves off from the rest of society. Paris Marx, Wired, 5 July 2022 However, the lessons only serve to reinforce the rigid class structure. Clea Simon, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 The horror elements helped reinforce this as a YA show versus a show for younger children. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Although similar footage has been aired, the point of the new video seemed to be to reinforce that this was no small tussle but a major effort to stop the certification of an election. al, 9 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology re- + inforce, alteration of enforce First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition reinforce verb re·in·force ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs reinforced; reinforcing 1 : to strengthen with new supplies or more people Another squad reinforced the troops. 2 : to strengthen by adding more material for support The wall needs to be reinforced. Medical Definition reinforce transitive verb re·in·force ˌrē-ən-ˈfō(ə)rs, -ˈfȯ(ə)rs reinforced; reinforcing 1 : to strengthen by additional material or support : make stronger reinforced with vitamins 2 : to stimulate (as an experimental animal or a student) by reinforcement also : to encourage (a response) by reinforcement reinforce verb variants also reenforce as in to bolster to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bolster confirm support verify buttress corroborate establish back substantiate affirm prove validate shore (up) avouch Antonyms & Near Antonyms undermine weaken undercut
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reinforce

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