reinforce
word
Definition
To make something stronger or more effective, often by adding more support, materials, or evidence.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in technical, educational, or psychological contexts: 'reinforce a structure', 'reinforce learning', 'reinforce a message'. More formal than 'strengthen' but common in both speech and writing. Can refer to both physical and abstract things.
Spanish: reforzar - fortalecerPortuguese (BR): reforçar - fortalecerPortuguese (PT): reforçar - fortalecerChinese (Simplified): 加强 - 增强Chinese (Traditional): 加強 - 增強Hindi: मज़बूत करना - सुदृढ़ करनाArabic: يعزز - يقويBengali: বলকে দৃঢ় করা - শক্তিশালী করাRussian: укреплять - усиливатьJapanese: 強化する - 補強するVietnamese: củng cố - tăng cườngKorean: 강화하다 - 보강하다Turkish: güçlendirmek - pekiştirmekUrdu: مضبوط کرنا - تقویت کرناIndonesian: memperkuat - memperteguh
Example Sentences
We need to reinforce our argument with facts.
basic
Steel bars reinforce the concrete walls.
basic
Teachers use games to reinforce new vocabulary.
basic
Positive feedback helps reinforce good habits.
natural
The coach shouted to reinforce his message during the game.
natural
We brought in extra staff to reinforce the team over the weekend.
natural