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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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"All that being said, this was ultimately a positive employment report that reinforces the view that the labour market is stable and potentially even accelerating," he said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It also reinforces the importance of biodiversity, pointing to Brazilian plant life as a rich and strategic resource for discovering novel therapeutic compounds.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Adnoc, or Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., said the spending will be on projects across its upstream and downstream operations through to 2028 and reinforces its five-year capital expenditure plan that was approved last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

"The weakening of the outlook for demand, particularly for private consumption, reinforces the case for the ECB to be patient," it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She reinforces her force field with intent and bares her teeth.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer