Reinforce vs. Reenforce
Reinforce (verb)
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."
Reinforce (verb)
To emphasize or review.
"The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"
Reinforce (verb)
To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
"Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."
Reenforce (verb)
alternative spelling of re-enforce
Reinforce (verb)
strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
"the helmet has been reinforced with a double layer of cork"
Reinforce (verb)
strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit)
"the next few months reinforced my opinion of Vince as a man of his word"
Reinforce (verb)
strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment
"paratroopers were sent to reinforce the troops already in the area"
Reinforce
See Reënforce, v. t.
Reinforce (noun)
See Reënforce, n.
Reenforce
To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support; as, to reënforce an argument; to reënforce a garment;
Reenforce
To increase the likelihood that (a specific behavior) will be repeated by giving a reward or punishment to a person or animal; as, to reenforce the students' willingness to study by giving awards for good grades.
Reenforce (noun)
Something which reënforces or strengthens.
Reinforce (verb)
make stronger;
"he reinforced the concrete"
Reinforce (verb)
strengthen and support with rewards;
"Let's reinforce good behavior"
Reenforce (verb)
make stronger;
"he reinforced the concrete"
