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   reinforce

   /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/

   verb

   • 1. strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material: "the helmet has been reinforced with a double layer of cork" Similar strengthenfortifybolster upshore upbuttressprop upunderpinbracestiffentoughensupporthold uparchaic:underprop
   • ▪ strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit): "the next few months reinforced my opinion of Vince as a man of his word" Similar strengthenfortifybolster upshore upbuttressprop upunderpinsupportcementupholddefendmaintainback (up)buoy upboostgive a boost toaidassisthelppromoteencouragedeepenbroadenenrichenhanceintensifyimproveunderlineheightenemphasizestress
   • ▪ strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment: "paratroopers were sent to reinforce the troops already in the area" Similar augmentincreaseadd tosupplementboostswellbuild uptop up

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French renforcer, influenced by inforce, an obsolete spelling of enforce; the sense of providing military support is probably from Italian rinforzare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. reinforcer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREINFORCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REINFORCE definition: 1. to make something stronger: 2. If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides more…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of REINFORCE is to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support : make stronger or more pronounced. How to use reinforce in a sentence.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREINFORCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something reinforces a feeling, situation, or process, it makes it stronger or more intense. A stronger European Parliament would, they fear, only reinforce the power of the larger countries. [VERB noun] This sense of privilege tends to be reinforced by the outside world. [VERB noun]

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   Reinforce definition: to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material. See examples of REINFORCE used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREINFORCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REINFORCE meaning: 1. to make something stronger: 2. If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides more…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › reinforceReinforce - definition of reinforce by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall. 2. to make more forcible or effective: to reinforce efforts. 3. to augment; increase. 4. to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft. 5. to strengthen the probability of (a desired behavior) by giving or withholding a reward.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreinforce verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   reinforce something to make a structure or material stronger, especially by adding another material to it. All buildings are now reinforced to withstand earthquakes. The door was built of oak, heavily reinforced with iron. reinforce something to send more people or equipment in order to make an army, etc. stronger.

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    To reinforce means to make stronger. You can reinforce your roof by putting some extra supports under it. Besides a physical structure, there are many things you can reinforce. If you want to reinforce a message, you can say it louder, rephrase and repeat it or give examples of what you expect.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reinforce – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    REINFORCE definition: 1. to make an existing opinion or idea stronger: 2. to make something stronger: 3. the act of…. Learn more.