B2verbacademiceducation
US/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/
UK/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːs/
to make an idea, belief or feeling stronger; to make a structure stronger
In context
Some advertisements reinforce old ideas about men and women.
Regular quizzes help reinforce what students learn in class.
The new evidence reinforced her belief that the policy was wrong.
Words that go with reinforce
verb + noun
- reinforce stereotypesChildren's books should not reinforce stereotypes about girls.
- reinforce the ideaThese results reinforce the idea that sleep matters for memory.
- reinforce learningGames can reinforce learning in a fun way.
- reinforce the messagePosters around the school reinforce the message about bullying.
adverb + verb
- further reinforceThe scandal further reinforced public distrust of politicians.