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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But that just reinforces Samuel Johnson’s adage that patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

A short squeeze could be dangerous since the buying could further drive prices up and kick-start a cycle that reinforces itself.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

This reinforces the conviction of many investors in U.S. ‘exceptionalism’.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Anthony May, the current chief executive of NUH, who has led the trust since September 2022, said the 2015-2016 report "reinforces the importance of culture in the workplace".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The fact that the source of this expression predates Newton and was picked up by him for his own purposes only reinforces Faulkner’s compelling argument.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin