reinforce

[ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs] / ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /

VERB

strengthen, augment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to bolster boost build up buttress emphasize enlarge fortify increase shore up stress support underline

STRONG

carry energize harden hype multiply prop stiffen stroke supplement sustain toughen

WEAK

add fuel to fire back up beef up heat up lend a hand pick up pillar prop up punch up soup up stand up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage hinder hurt lessen let down play down prevent reduce undermine weaken

STRONG

liquefy melt soften

WEAK

subtract take away

Example Sentences

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“The stagflation-like tone of the beige book will reinforce the Fed’s wait-and-see posture on interest rates,” said Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Jakarta said the partnership was an "opportunity to reinforce national defense capacity," but insisted that "free and active foreign policy, national interests, and full respect for state sovereignty" would be maintained.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Also, record-high derivatives volumes and traction in newer products reinforce SGX’s position as a leading Asian risk-management hub, offering a more resilient earnings stream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This phenolic acid is known to help reinforce plant cell walls.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

She held out her hand, and leopard-Pantalaimon stood, tail swinging slowly, to reinforce her demand.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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