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How to pronounce reinforce in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms reward
Type of teach, instruct, learn
Derivation reinforcement, reinforcer


Let's reinforce good behavior.
Type Words
Synonyms reenforce
Type of beef up, strengthen, fortify
Has types bolster up, mine, line, buttress, bolster
Derivation reinforcement


he reinforced the concrete.

Examples of reinforce

reinforce
Superstar pay can reinforce latent grandiose tendencies in those so predisposed.
From the businessweek.com
Sure, and then we reach out the contributor to reinforce our editorial strategy.
From the forbes.com
Given we are starting afresh, why not reinforce this message to the new players?
From the citynews.com.au
Leading the yes side to victory would reinforce Hollande's bona fides as leader.
From the time.com
When he introduces features, they help reinforce the antiwar tone of the series.
From the businessweek.com
I love your blog and you reinforce the manner in which I choose to live my life.
From the blog.beliefnet.com
What if the state's marriage license is a tool to promote or reinforce behavior?
From the economist.com
Responsibility lies with the company to create and reinforce a positive culture.
From the forbes.com
You can name an object and point to the image to reinforce language development.
From the charlotteobserver.com
More examples
  • Make stronger; "he reinforced the concrete"
  • Strengthen and support with rewards; "Let's reinforce good behavior"
  • (reinforced) built: (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness; "the built liquid detergents"
  • (reinforcement) support: a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
  • (reinforcement) information that makes more forcible or convincing; "his gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints"
  • (reinforcement) reinforcing stimulus: (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it
  • (Reinforcing) 'Reinforcement is a term in operant conditioning and behavior analysis for the delivery of a stimulus, (immediately or shortly) after a response, that results in an increase in the future rate or probability of that response . ...
  • To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation; To emphasize or review; To encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus
  • (Reinforced (Ankle, Heel, or Toe)) To strengthen a high-stress area of the sock (usually the heel, toe or ankle) with a durable yarn such as Nylon or Polypropylene.