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reinforce

UK
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
US
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrs/

Translations

reinforceverb
reinforced
Past Simple
reinforced
Past Participle
reinforcing
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
US
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrs/
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Учитель использовал примеры, чтобы подкреплять урок.
The engineers worked to reinforce the bridge.
Инженеры работали, чтобы укреплять мост.
The company plans to reinforce its marketing strategy.
Компания планирует усиливать свою маркетинговую стратегию.
Additional translations
обогащать
поднакачивать
Synonyms
validate
confirm
strengthen
support
bolster
augment
fortify
enhance
Antonyms
weaken
diminish
undermine
reinforcenoun
reinforces
pl
UK
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
US
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrs/
Archaic/technical; denotes the thickest part of a gun barrel or a reinforcing band.

Definitions

reinforceverb
To strengthen or support an object or structure, especially with additional material.
The builders reinforced the bridge with steel beams to ensure it could withstand heavy traffic.
To make a feeling, idea, or habit stronger or more pronounced.
The teacher used positive feedback to reinforce the students' confidence in their abilities.
To send additional troops or resources to support a military force.
The general decided to reinforce the front lines with more soldiers to prepare for the upcoming battle.
(Psychology) To encourage the repetition of a response by presenting a reward or other positive stimulus after the response.
The trainer reinforced the dolphin's jump with a fish.
reinforcenoun
(Archaic, artillery) The thickest part of a cannon barrel near the breech, or a strengthening band fitted round it.
The artilleryman examined the reinforce of the old cannon for cracks.
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