reinforce
Definition
- v. make stronger
- v. strengthen and support with rewards
Word forms
- Past participle
- reinforced
- Third person singular
- reinforces
- Present participle
- reinforcing
- Past tense
- reinforced
Example sentences
vt.
The teacher used extra materials to reinforce the students' understanding of the topic.
vi.
The soldiers were ordered to reinforce their position when they saw the enemy approaching.
n.
Steel is commonly used as a reinforcement in concrete structures.