reenforce

or re-en·force

[ ree-uh n-fawrs, -fohrs ]
/ ˌri ənˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /

verb (used with object), re·en·forced, re·en·forc·ing, noun

reinforce.

Words nearby reenforce

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Definition for re-enforce (2 of 2)

reinforce
[ ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs ]
/ ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /

verb (used with object), re·in·forced, re·in·forc·ing.

noun

something that reinforces.
a metal band on the rear part of the bore of a gun, where the explosion occurs.
Also reenforce, re-enforce.

Origin of reinforce

1590–1600; re- + inforce, alteration of enforce

OTHER WORDS FROM reinforce

re·in·forc·er, noun self-re·in·forc·ing, adjective un·re·in·forced, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for re-enforce

reinforce
/ (ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs) /

verb (tr)

to give added strength or support to
to give added emphasis to; stress, support, or increase his rudeness reinforced my determination
to give added support to (a military force) by providing more men, supplies, etc
psychol to reward an action or response of (a human or animal) so that it becomes more likely to occur again

Derived forms of reinforce

reinforcement, noun

Word Origin for reinforce

C17: from obsolete renforce, from French renforcer; see re- + inforce enforce

Medical definitions for re-enforce

reinforce
[ rē′ĭn-fôrs′ ]

v.

To give more force or effectiveness to something; strengthen.
To reward an individual, especially an experimental subject, with a reinforcer subsequent to a desired response or performance.
To stimulate a response by means of a reinforcer.