reinforce

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reinforce

(verb)

Meaning

make something stronger or more effective

Example

"They used bricks to reinforce the wall."

Synonyms

bolsterstrengthenfortify

Antonyms

weakendiminish

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 're-' meaning again and 'inforcare' meaning to strengthen.
Related word forms
  • noun: reinforcement

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