English Synonym Finder

reinforce

Definitions

To strengthen or support an object or substance, especially with additional material.

To strengthen an existing feeling, idea, or habit.

To provide additional personnel or equipment to a military force.

Examples

The teacher used visual aids to reinforce the key concepts of the lesson.

We need to reinforce the wooden fence before the storm arrives.

His positive feedback served to reinforce her confidence in the project.

Synonyms

strengthen fortify bolster support buttress augment harden

Antonyms

weaken undermine debilitate enfeeble impair diminish erode