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reinforces

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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That last point reinforces the ultimate reason Pratt could never become L.A.’s next mayor: He really doesn’t believe in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Justice Minister Akin Gürlek insisted the ruling "reinforces our citizens' trust in democracy".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Stronger‑than‑expected April CPI reinforces the case for patience, even as the new chair has expressed comfort looking through one‑off price pressures,” writes Christian Floro, market strategist at Principal Asset Management.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Kochuba says that in turn reinforces the boldness of day traders and systematic, trend-following hedge funds who buy dips in stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The fact that the source of this expression predates Newton and was picked up by him for his own purposes only reinforces Faulkner’s compelling argument.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin