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US/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/
UK/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːs.mənt/
the act of making something stronger, or extra people or things sent to give more support
In context
The bridge needs steel reinforcement before it can carry heavy trucks.
Reinforcements arrived at dawn to help the exhausted rescue team.
Praise acts as positive reinforcement and encourages children to keep trying.
Words that go with reinforcement
adjective + noun
- positive reinforcementDogs learn faster with positive reinforcement.
verb + noun
- call for reinforcementsThe captain called for reinforcements.
- send reinforcementsThe army will send reinforcements to the border.
- need reinforcementThe roof will need reinforcement before winter.
noun + noun
- steel reinforcementThe walls contain steel reinforcement.
noun + preposition
- reinforcement ofThe reinforcement of the old walls took months.