reinforce

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по укреплению или поддержке чего-либо, например, идеи, структуры или поведения.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de fortalecer o apoyar algo, como una idea, una estructura o un comportamiento.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de renforcer ou de soutenir quelque chose, comme une idée, une structure ou un comportement.deVerb, das angibt, dass etwas gestärkt, gefestigt oder unterstützt wird, z. B. eine Idee, eine Struktur oder ein Verhalten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo mais forte ou mais sólido, como uma ideia, uma estrutura ou um comportamento; também significa apoiar ou reforçar algo que já existe.zh动词，表示加强、巩固或支持某事物，如观点、结构或行为。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقوية شيء أو دعمه، كفكرة أو بنية أو سلوك، وجعله أكثر رسوخًا أو متانة.

1. Strengthen physically B2 formal

   To make a structure or material stronger or more durable.

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

   ruУкрепитьesReforzar físicamentefrRenforcer physiquementdeVerstärkenptReforçarzh加固arتقوية

   Synonyms: bracebuttressfortifyhardenshore upstiffenstrengthensupporttoughen

   Antonyms: deteriorateundermineweaken

2. Strengthen an idea or behavior B2 formal

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

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

   ruУкреплятьesreforzar (una idea o conducta)frRenforcer (une idée ou un comportement)deVerstärkenptReforçarzh强化arتعزيز

   Synonyms: back upbolsterbuttresscementencouragefortifypromotesolidifystrengthensupport

   Antonyms: discourageundermineweaken

• reinforced past participle
• reinforced past simple
• reinforcing present participle
• reinforces third person singular