English Explanatory Dictionary

reinforce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
  2. To emphasize or review.
  3. To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ en-us-reinforce.ogg /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ /ˌɹiː.ənˈfoːs/

Word forms

reinforce reinforces reinforcing reinforced re-enforce reenforce

Etymology

From re- + inforce.

Synonyms

strengthen augment fortify buttress bolster line emphasize review repeat encourage reward instruct teach learn

Derived words

reinforceability reinforceable reinforcement reinforcer reinforcible rereinforce self-reinforce self-reinforcing
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