reinforce

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) stronger or more effective by adding to it or supporting it; strengthen.

  - "The coach reinforced the team's defense before the championship game."
  - "The new policy reinforced existing regulations."

• Verb

  To provide additional support or confirmation.

  - "The evidence reinforced her belief in his innocence."
  - "His words reinforced my doubts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)s/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

emphasize , repeat , review , encourage , instruct , learn , reward , teach , augment , bolster , buttress , fortify , line , strengthen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reinforce
enforce , rejoice , voice

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Variants

List of all variants of reinforce that leads to same result
reenforce , reenforced , reenforces , reenforcing , reinforce , reinforceable , reinforced , reinforces , reinforcing

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Etymology

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From Middle English 'reinforcen' from 'rein' (rein) + 'forcen' (force)

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'reinforcement' is also used in psychology to describe the process of strengthening a behavior or learning through rewards or punishments?

2. The word 'reinforce' comes from the Middle English 'reinforcen', which means 'to strengthen with a rein'.

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Related Concepts

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1. strengthen: Synonym of reinforce, meaning to make something stronger or more robust.

2. support: Synonym of reinforce, meaning to help or sustain something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reinforce' is often used metaphorically to describe the strengthening of relationships, ideas, or beliefs. In art, it can be seen in the form of reinforcing structural elements in sculptures or architecture.

How to Memorize "reinforce"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a building being reinforced by adding more steel beams and concrete.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reinforce' with the image of a football team huddling together before a game.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-E-I-N-F-O-R-C-E' to remember that it means 'Re-inforce, Enhance, Invigorate, Fortify, Organize, Reinforce, and Create Effectiveness'.

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