reinforce
/ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reinforces · reinforcing
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
làm mạnh hơn, đặc biệt là bằng cách bổ sung hoặc tăng cường
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Verb
Examples
He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To emphasize or review.
Verb
Examples
The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.
Common questions
What does “reinforce” mean?
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
Is “reinforce” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.