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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reinforces

All this reinforces the dilemma faced by Singapore.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

The CEO’s threat, they say, reinforces the downsides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

“This research reinforces the power of food-first strategies to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk, particularly in vulnerable populations like those with prediabetes,” said Britt Burton-Freeman, PhD, Principal Investigator and Professor at Illinois Tech.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

“This appointment reinforces LA28’s commitment to harness the unparalleled creativity, cultural influence and storytelling power of the entertainment capital of the world,” an announcement from the Olympic organizers said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

It just reinforces for Pete that welcoming his own workers’ families was the right decision.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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