💪reinforce

verb
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or ideas
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
To strengthen or support something, especially with additional material.

Example Sentences

The teacher reinforced the lesson with examples.

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

Teachers should reinforce positive behavior in students.

Example Expressions

reinforce an idea

Synonyms

strengthen, support, bolster, fortify, encourage
Entry 1
strengthen, support, bolster, fortify, encourage
Entry 2
strengthen, fortify, support
Entry 3
strengthen, bolster, support

Antonyms

weaken, undermine, diminish
Entry 1
weaken, undermine
Entry 2
weaken, undermine, diminish
Entry 3
weaken, undermine, diminish

Collocations

reinforce learning, reinforce structure, reinforce belief, reinforce habit