English / word
reinforce
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To strengthen or support an object, feeling, or argument with additional material or evidence.
In context
01
They used extra steel bars to reinforce the concrete pillars.
02
The new survey data helps reinforce our original conclusion.
Synonyms
strengthen,bolster,support
Antonyms
weaken,undermine,diminish
Collocations
reinforce concrete,reinforce learning,reinforce structure
Verb forms
Past: reinforced · Past participle: reinforced · -ing: reinforcing