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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Around 1,000 of those changes appeared across many different cell types, reinforcing the idea that common biological programs drive aging across the body.

From Science Daily

Instead of leaving the WHO, we should be reinforcing its mission.

From Salon

These concerns are reinforced by reports of ongoing domestic repression.

From BBC

Digital tools may also support and reinforce positive lifestyle changes.

From Science Daily

On Tuesday, Tod's submitted to a Milan court a list of measures it was undertaking to reinforce its supply chain, including the creation of a platform to better trace supplier activity and expanded audits.

From Barron's

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