reinforce[verb]Synonyms: support, bolster, emphasize, fortify, prop, strengthen, stress, supplement, toughen
Antonyms: undermine
Related Words: augment,
enlarge,
increase,
multiply,
bolster,
buttress,
pillar,
prop,
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re‧in‧force W3 AC /ˌriːənˈfɔːs, ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs $ -ˈfɔːrs/
verb [transitive] [
Word Family: verb:
reinforce;
noun:
reinforcement;
adjective: reinforced]
[
Date: 1400-1500;
Origin: inforce (14-17 centuries), from enforce]
1. to give support to an opinion, idea, or feeling, and make it stronger:
The film reinforces the idea that women should be pretty and dumb.2. to make part of a building, structure, piece of clothing etc stronger
3. to make a group of people, especially an army, stronger by adding people, equipment etc
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