reinforce Definition
re·inforce (rē′in fôrs′)
transitive verb -·forced′, -·forc′·ing
- to strengthen (a military, naval, or air force) with additional troops, ships, planes, etc.
- to increase the number or amount of
- to strengthen or make stronger, as by patching, propping, adding new material, etc.
- to make stronger or more compelling to reinforce one's arguments
- Psychol. to increase the probability of (a response to a stimulus) by giving a reward or ending a painful stimulus
- reinfect
- reinflate
reinforce Related Forms
re′·inforc′er noun
reinforce Synonyms
reinforce Usage Examples
Object
- concrete: A basic search for ' reinforced concrete ' brings up a big list of results, which he has a quick browse through.
- stereotype: This will reinforce the unfortunate stereotype of the church.
- notion: The economic approach focuses purely on monetary value and may be damaging if it reinforces the notion that volunteering is all about saving money.
- composite: Similarly, it may be possible to make composites reinforced with diamond or diamond-like particles.
- message: Posters are also being used in schools to reinforce the message.
- masonry: This can be achieved through construction of reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete window frames.
Subject
fact: This view is reinforced by the fact that it assumes a knowledge of the ' rules ' .
Adjective complement
- concrete: Lintels can be made from in-situ reinforced concrete, timber and reinforced masonry.
- plastic: Oppies are built of wood or of glass reinforced plastic ( GRP ).
Modifying Another Word
- mutually: Project Approach The campaign used a multi-channel approach, with a combination of various communication channels mutually reinforcing each other.
- powerfully: This understanding has been powerfully reinforced by many new insights into relationships between human social activity and the natural environment as a whole.
Used with why or when
- what: Homework only reinforces what was successfully learned in class.
- when: Ethical issues are covered explicitly in some taught modules, and they are reinforced when students consider their honors research project.
Present participle complement
- exist: Instead of beginning the transition to a new regime, they reinforced existing boundaries.
- learn: You might like to reinforce learning here by asking pairs or groups to plan brief TV presentations to explain the diagram.
Preposition: with
- fiber: Reinforced with a unique textile fiber in exposed areas.
- steel: Internally, the timber frame was reinforced with steel bracing and brackets.
Preposition: by
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