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reinforce

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌriɪnˈfɔrs/ · UK /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/

Forms: reinforces, reinforcing, reinforced

reinforce means: To make something stronger, including a belief, feeling, or opinion.

verb

MAKE STRONGERB2

To make something stronger, including a belief, feeling, or opinion.

  • These results reinforce our view.
  • Her support reinforced my confidence.
  • The latest report reinforces fears about water quality.

How to use it: reinforce something with something (They reinforced their argument with new evidence.)

Similar words: strengthen, bolster

Opposites: weaken

Common phrases: reinforce a belief, reinforce someone's confidence, reinforce a structure, reinforce a wall

HELP LEARNINGB2

To repeat or practise information so that people understand or remember it better.

  • These games reinforce basic skills.
  • The teacher used pictures to reinforce the lesson.
  • Regular practice reinforced what we had learned.

Similar words: consolidate, emphasize

Common phrases: reinforce learning, reinforce a lesson, reinforce the message

Questions about reinforce

What does reinforce mean?

To make something stronger, including a belief, feeling, or opinion.

What is reinforce in other languages?

Türkçe: güçlendirmek · Español: reforzar · Français: renforcer · Deutsch: verstärken · Italiano: rafforzare · 日本語: 強化する

How do you pronounce reinforce?

In American English /ˌriɪnˈfɔrs/; in British English /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/.

How do you use reinforce in a sentence?

These results reinforce our view. Her support reinforced my confidence.

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