Reinforce
To strengthen or support something by adding more resources, materials, or information; to make something more effective or secure.
verbReinforce
To strengthen or support something by adding more resources, materials, or information; to make something more effective or secure.
verbImagine This
Imagine engineers inspecting a cracked bridge and then bolting on steel plates and extra cables to reinforce its structure so it can safely carry traffic again.
Sounds Like
/ΛriΛ.ΙͺnΛfΙΛrs/ (REE-in-FORSS)
Looks Like
re-inforce (re- + inforce) suggests adding force again; visually, it resembles 're-' plus 'force'.
Remember This
The noun form is reinforcement. Reinforce is commonly used in everyday life (to reinforce a point) and in construction or security contexts.
Other Forms
Connect With
strengthen, fortify, bolster, buttress, support
Note
Be careful not to confuse with enforce, which means to compel obedience. Reinforce adds strength or support; enforcement ensures compliance.