Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reinforce
verb
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
Definition
To strengthen or support an idea, behavior, or physical object.
Examples
- Teachers often reinforce positive behavior in the classroom.
- The construction workers needed to reinforce the building’s foundation.
- She used examples to reinforce her argument during the debate.
Meaning
Reinforce means to make something stronger or more effective.
Synonyms
- Strengthen
- Support
- Add to
- Bolster
- Fortify