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re·in·force

reinforce

 
 
pronunciation:
ri ihn fors
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part of speech: verb
inflections: reinforces, reinforcing, reinforced
definition: to add strength to or increase the effect of.
They reinforced the fence with more posts.You should reinforce your argument by giving more facts.
synonyms:
fortify, strengthen
similar words:
arm, bolster, brace, buttress, feed, intensify, steel, support
derivation: reinforced (adj.)
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