reinforce
/ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ verb B2- To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation. · He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
- To emphasize or review. · The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
- To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus. · Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.
He/she/it reinforces · Past reinforced · Past participle reinforced · -ing form reinforcing
Verb forms
- Base form
- reinforce
- He/she/it
- reinforces
- Past
- reinforced
- Past participle
- reinforced
- -ing form
- reinforcing
From the library
At this precise time, the first gendarme Andrea had noticed walked upstairs, preceded by the commissary of police, and supported by the second gendarme who guarded the staircase and was himself reinforced by the one stationed at the door.
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