reinforce — to make something stronger or more effective by adding support, material, or force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something stronger or more effective by adding support, material, or force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
Korean meaning: 보강하다, 강화하다, 증원하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-인-포스 (강세: 포스)
Example Sentences
- The teacher used chocolate rewards to reinforce good behavior in class.
- My mom reinforced my confidence by telling me I'm handsome every morning.
- The bridge was reinforced after engineers discovered structural weaknesses.
reinforce
VERB//ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs//
to make something stronger or more effective by adding support, material, or force
Adding steel beams to strengthen wall
Reinforce the law, enforce through divorce!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'renforcer', combining the prefix 're-' (again) with 'enforcer' (to strengthen), which comes from 'en-' (to cause to be) and 'force' (strength). The word entered English in the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“The teacher used chocolate rewards to reinforce good behavior in class.”
“My mom reinforced my confidence by telling me I'm handsome every morning.”
“The bridge was reinforced after engineers discovered structural weaknesses.”
“His terrible cooking skills were reinforced when he burned water while making instant noodles.”
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