Reinforce (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), re·in·forced, re·in·forc·ing.
  1. to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
  2. to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft: to reinforce a garrison.
  3. to strengthen; make more forcible or effective: to reinforce efforts.
  4. to augment; increase: to reinforce a supply.
  5. to strengthen the probability of (a response to a given stimulus) by giving or withholding a reward.
noun
  1. something that reinforces.
  2. a metal band on the rear part of the bore of a gun, where the explosion occurs.
verb (tr)
  1. to give added strength or support to
  2. to give added emphasis to; stress, support, or increase
  3. to give added support to (a military force) by providing more men, supplies, etc
  4. to reward an action or response of (a human or animal) so that it becomes more likely to occur again
Reinforce (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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