Reaffirm vs. Reinforce — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Reaffirm and Reinforce
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Reaffirm
State again strongly
The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to the agreement
He reaffirmed that it was essential to strengthen the rule of law
Reinforce
Strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
The helmet has been reinforced with a double layer of cork
Reaffirm
To affirm or assert again.
Reinforce
To give more force or effectiveness to; strengthen
The news reinforced her hopes.
Reaffirm
To affirm again.
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Reinforce
To strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment.
Reaffirm
To bolster or support.
The recent tragedy served only to reaffirm his faith.
Reinforce
To strengthen by adding extra support or material.
Reaffirm
To affirm again.
Reinforce
To increase the number or amount of; augment.
Reaffirm
Affirm once again;
He reaffirmed his faith in the church
Reinforce
To reward (an experimental subject, for example) with a reinforcer subsequent to a desired response or performance.
Reinforce
To encourage (a response) by means of a reinforcer.
Reinforce
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
Reinforce
(transitive) To emphasize or review.
The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
Reinforce
(transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.
Reinforce
Make stronger;
He reinforced the concrete
Reinforce
Strengthen and support with rewards;
Let's reinforce good behavior
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