reinforced

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch zusätzliches Material oder eine Stütze haltbarer, stärker oder wirksamer gemacht wurde.

Describes something that has been made stronger or more effective, often by adding extra material or support.

1. Strengthened or supportedB2formal

   Made stronger or more resistant by adding extra material or support.

   verstärkt

   • The bridge was reinforced with steel beams.
   • Reinforced concrete is used in many modern buildings.
   • The walls were reinforced to withstand earthquakes.

   Synonymebracedbuttressedfortifiedhardenedstrengthenedsupportedtoughened

   Antonymefragileunsupportedweakened

2. Strengthened in behavior or beliefB2formal

   Made more certain or stronger through repetition or additional evidence.

   Gefestigt

   • His argument was reinforced by new data.
   • The training reinforced the importance of safety procedures.
   • Her confidence was reinforced by positive feedback.

   Synonymebuttressedconfirmedfortifiedsolidifiedstrengthenedsupported

   Antonymeshakenweakened

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas gestärkt, gefestigt oder unterstützt wird, z. B. eine Idee, eine Struktur oder ein Verhalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of strengthening or supporting something, such as an idea, structure, or behavior.

1. Strengthen physicallyB2formal

   To make a structure or material stronger or more durable.

   Verstärken

   • They reinforced the bridge with steel beams.
   • The walls were reinforced to withstand earthquakes.
   • Concrete is often reinforced with metal bars.

   Synonymebracebuttressfortifyhardenshore upstiffenstrengthensupporttoughen

   Antonymedeteriorateundermineweaken

2. Strengthen an idea or behaviorB2formal

   To strengthen or support an idea, opinion, or behavior, often through repetition or rewards.

   Verstärken

   • Positive feedback reinforces good study habits.
   • The teacher reinforced the lesson with practical examples.
   • Rewards can reinforce desired behaviors in children.

   Synonymeback upbolsterbuttresscementencouragefortifypromotesolidifystrengthensupport

   Antonymediscourageundermineweaken