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reinforce
[ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs]
verb (used with object)
to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material.
to reinforce a wall.
to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft.
to reinforce a garrison.
to strengthen; make more forcible or effective.
to reinforce efforts.
to augment; increase.
to reinforce a supply.
Psychology.to strengthen the probability of (a response to a given stimulus) by giving or withholding a reward.
noun
something that reinforces.
a metal band on the rear part of the bore of a gun, where the explosion occurs.
reinforce
/ ˌːɪˈɔː /
verb
to give added strength or support to
to give added emphasis to; stress, support, or increase
his rudeness reinforced my determination
to give added support to (a military force) by providing more men, supplies, etc
psychol to reward an action or response of (a human or animal) so that it becomes more likely to occur again
Other 51Թ Forms
- reinforcer noun
- self-reinforcing adjective
- unreinforced adjective
- ˌˈڴǰԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of reinforce1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of reinforce1
Example Sentences
The juvenile prisons only worsened his situation and reinforced his loyalty to gang life.
The sense of inevitability surrounding Saudi's bid was only reinforced after Fifa's evaluation report awarded it a record high score.
The statement continued: “Every removal of an illegal alien helps restore order and reinforce the rule of law.”
“This stipulated discipline, if approved by the California Supreme Court, reinforces the State Bar’s commitment to ensuring that those who violate the rules governing attorney conduct — regardless of their title or position — are held responsible.”
There will be many more potential targets on Israel's hitlist, although some may be beyond its reach, buried deep underground in reinforced bases beneath solid rock.
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