reinforce
//ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs//
formalForms
- present (v1)
- reinforce
- past (v2)
- reinforced
- past participle (v3)
- reinforced
- present participle
- reinforcing
- 3rd person singular
- reinforces
Definitions
1.To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
- He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
2.To emphasize or review.
- The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
3.To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
- Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3789
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
Etymology tree
Proto-Italic *wre-
Latin re-der.
Old French re-bor.
Middle English re-
English re-
English inforce
English reinforce
From re- + inforce.