reinforce

[ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs] / ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /

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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Walter Monsalve, a 55-year-old teacher who works on both sides of the border that Colombia reinforced with soldiers and armored vehicles, said he was "in shock."

From Barron's

Hilton said it is going back to all its franchisees to reiterate and reinforce its standards across the network to ensure the incident isn’t repeated.

From The Wall Street Journal

French inflation fell slightly in the last month of 2025, reinforcing the European Central Bank’s view that the eurozone remains in a “good place” after keeping interest rates on hold in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

World Labs CEO Fei-Fei Li also took the stage to reinforce the point.

From MarketWatch

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