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reinforce.

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/Received-Pronunciation/ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/Canada, General-American/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/Australia/ˌɹiː.ənˈfoːs/New-Zealand
  1. To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

    transitive
    He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
  2. To emphasize or review.

    transitive
    The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
  3. To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

    transitive
    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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