Reinforcing

verb

Word Frequency: 3.9

Definitions

1.verbTo strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

2.verbTo emphasize or review.

"The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"

3.verbTo encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

"Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."

4.nounSomething that reinforces.

"The reinforcing for the roof will be installed before the hurricane season begins."

5.adjectiveUsed to reinforce.

"The reinforcing wire has to wrapped in tension to be effective ins trengthening the main part."

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