Synonyms for re-enforce
Definitions
- v. 1
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
- v. 2
To emphasize or review.
The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
- v. 3
To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.
Related words
- Other spellings
- reenforce reinforce reënforce
Forms
- Past participle
- re-enforced
e.g. re-enforced → fortified, strengthened, bolstered, augmented…
Example sentences
- strengthen We must strengthen the ties between our countries.
- bolster You need some evidence to bolster your claim.
- augment Jugurtha sought to augment his power.
- fortify We will fortify the gates with iron bars.
- teach Not only did he teach school, but he wrote novels.
- encourage You often encourage me to be good and hardworking.
By length
- 4 letters
- line1
- 5 letters
- learn1, teach1, shore1, nerve1, brace1
- 6 letters
- review2, repeat2, reward2
- 7 letters
- recruit2, bolster2, augment2, fortify3, thicken2
- 8 letters
- instruct2, buttress2
- 9 letters
- encourage3, emphasize3, emphasise
- 10 letters
- strengthen2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (review2 = 2 syllables).