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Definition reinforce in American English

reinforce verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌriɪnˈfɔrs/

▪ attitude, belief, idea, impression, notion, stereotype, tendency, trend, view

Example

These latest figures reinforce the view that economic growth is slowing.

Example

The message that you should not drink and drive needs to be constantly reinforced.

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to
1.1

to make a situation, process, or type of behavior stronger and more likely to continue

Example

Feminists often argue that marriage reinforces the inequality between the sexes.

Synonyms and related words
make certain confirm crystallize
Example

Crews started work today to reinforce the seriously damaged bridge.

Synonyms and related words
assemblage assembly build
3

to make a group of soldiers, police, etc. stronger by adding more people or equipment to it

Synonyms and related words
strengthen intensify invigorate
Definition reinforce in American English