reinforce
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reinforce
- /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ UK
- /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ Canada, US
- /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ Australia
- /ˌɹiː.ənˈfoːs/ New Zealand
Sounds like reenforce · Rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)s
Where it comes from
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Proto-Italic *wre-
Latin re-der.
Old French re-bor.
Middle English re-
English re-
English inforce
English reinforce
From re- + inforce.
verb reinforces · reinforcing · reinforced · re-enforce · reenforce
- 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.
