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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

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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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"With supplementation, levels increased throughout chemotherapy treatment, which reinforces a possible contribution to the patients' recovery," Carvalho-Pessoa told Agência FAPESP.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

"This development reinforces our belief that persistence, solidarity and commitment to justice will always yield results."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“This symbolic milestone reinforces Tesla’s autonomy lead,” Percoco wrote in a Friday note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

This reinforces our assertion that investors, including market makers and oil traders, have no idea how to price oil to reflect war risks.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In doing so, he establishes that the ring is his territory, not theirs, a notion that he reinforces by shouting, by stomping about, by snapping his whip.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel