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   re·in·force

   /ˌrēənˈfôrs/

   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): "various actions of the leaders so reinforced fears and suspicions that war became unavoidable" 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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   REINFORCE meaning: 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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   Reinforce definition: to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material. See examples of REINFORCE used in a sentence.

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

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   1.verb. 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]

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reinforceReinforce - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To reinforce means to make stronger. You can reinforce your roof by putting some extra supports under it.

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

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   reinforce something to make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger. The experience reinforced my sense of loss. Such jokes tend to reinforce gender stereotypes. The climate of political confusion has only reinforced the country's economic decline.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREINFORCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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.

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

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    1. To give more force or effectiveness to; strengthen: The news reinforced her hopes. 2. To strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment. 3. To strengthen by adding extra support or material. 4. To increase the number or amount of; augment. 5. Psychology. a.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › reinforcereinforce - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    v.t. to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall. to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft: to reinforce a garrison. to strengthen; make more forcible or effective: to reinforce efforts. to augment; increase: to reinforce a supply.