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.
OTHER WORDS FROM reinforce
re·in·forc·er, noun self-re·in·forc·ing, adjective un·re·in·forced, adjectiveWords nearby reinforce
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British Dictionary definitions for reinforce
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, nounWord Origin for reinforce
C17: from obsolete
renforce, from French
renforcer; see
re- +
inforce
enforce
Medical definitions for reinforce
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.