reinforce.
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English inforce English reinforce From re- + inforce.
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