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Extra tape can reinforce the box.
What does Reinforce mean?
Reinforce means make stronger.
Dictionary definition
To make an idea, skill, habit, or structure stronger by adding support.
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The teacher used examples to reinforce the main idea.
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Evidence can reinforce a claim by making it stronger and easier to believe.
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What does reinforce mean?
Reinforce means make stronger.
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Which word is closest in meaning to reinforce?
Strengthen is close to reinforce in this main meaning.
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ree · in · fors · strongest beat: fors
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MeaningReinforce means make stronger.
ExampleExample: Extra tape can reinforce the box.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · in · fors
- Strongest beat
- fors
- Ending
- fors
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fors.
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Synonyms
Words like Reinforce
strengthenUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
supportUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
back upUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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Reinforce word family
Base word
reinforce
verb
reinforced
Made stronger in the past.
verb
reinforcing
Making stronger now.
noun
reinforcement
Added support or strength.
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