Reinforce

Pronunciation: /riː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

Definitions of reinforce

verb to strengthen or support something, often by adding more material or substance

Example Sentences

A1 I reinforced the shelf with extra brackets.

A2 She reinforced her argument with strong evidence.

B1 The training program aims to reinforce good work habits.

B2 The company decided to reinforce their security measures after a breach.

C1 The therapist used cognitive behavioral therapy to reinforce positive behaviors.

C2 The government implemented new policies to reinforce economic stability.

Examples of reinforce in a Sentence

formal It is important to reinforce the foundation of the building to ensure its stability.

informal I need to reinforce my study habits if I want to pass this exam.

slang You should reinforce your squad with some new players for the upcoming game.

figurative Positive affirmations can reinforce your self-confidence and inner strength.

Grammatical Forms of reinforce

• past tense: reinforced
• plural: reinforces
• comparative: more reinforced
• superlative: most reinforced
• present tense: reinforce
• future tense: will reinforce
• perfect tense: have reinforced
• continuous tense: is reinforcing
• singular: reinforce
• positive degree: reinforce
• infinitive: to reinforce
• gerund: reinforcing
• participle: reinforcing

Origin and Evolution of reinforce

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reinforce' originated from the Old French word 'reforcer' which came from the Latin word 'reforcere' meaning 'to strengthen'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'reinforce' has retained its meaning of strengthening or fortifying something, but its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as psychology and education.