reinforced
word · lemma: reinforce
Definition
Made stronger or more effective, usually by adding extra material or support.
Usage & Nuances
'Reinforced' is typically formal and common in technical, construction, and scientific contexts (e.g., 'reinforced concrete', 'reinforced argument'). It refers to physical objects and also to ideas or feelings that have been made stronger. Avoid using it with things that can't become stronger with material or support.
Spanish: reforzadoPortuguese (BR): reforçadoPortuguese (PT): reforçadoChinese (Simplified): 加固的 - 增强的Chinese (Traditional): 加固的 - 增強的Hindi: मज़बूत बनाया हुआArabic: مُعَزَّزBengali: ব stärাবদ্ধ - মজবুত করাRussian: усиленный - укреплённыйJapanese: 強化されたVietnamese: được gia cố - được tăng cườngKorean: 보강된 - 강화된Turkish: güçlendirilmişUrdu: مضبوط کیا ہوا - تقویت شدہIndonesian: diperkuat
Example Sentences
The bridge was reinforced to make it safer.
basic
We put reinforced glass in the windows.
basic
Their team was reinforced by new players.
basic
She wore reinforced boots for hiking rough trails.
natural
The teacher's praise reinforced his confidence.
natural
Those rumors only reinforced what people already suspected.
natural