Reinforceverb
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
‘He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.’;
Reenforceverb
alternative spelling of re-enforce
Reinforceverb
(transitive) To emphasize or review.
‘The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!’;
Reenforceverb
To strengthen with new force, assistance, material, or support; as, to reënforce an argument; to reënforce a garment;
Reinforceverb
(transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
‘Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.’;
Reenforceverb
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.
Reinforceverb
See Reënforce, v. t.
Reenforcenoun
Something which reënforces or strengthens.
Reinforcenoun
See Reënforce, n.
Reenforceverb
make stronger;
‘he reinforced the concrete’;
Reinforceverb
make stronger;
‘he reinforced the concrete’;
Reinforceverb
strengthen and support with rewards;
‘Let's reinforce good behavior’;
Reinforceverb
strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
‘the helmet has been reinforced with a double layer of cork’;
Reinforceverb
strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit)
‘the next few months reinforced my opinion of Vince as a man of his word’;
Reinforceverb
strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment
‘paratroopers were sent to reinforce the troops already in the area’;