verb
reinforce
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verb
1
To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
"They reinforced the bridge with steel cables."
"The wall was reinforced with concrete after the earthquake."
2
To strengthen a belief, behaviour, or idea through repetition.
"Praise from a teacher can reinforce good habits in students."
How to Use Reinforce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make something (physical or abstract) stronger, often by adding support or repeating it.
Common pairings
reinforce a structure
reinforce an idea
reinforce behaviour
Word Forms
reinforced past tense, reinforces singular
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