reinforce

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de renforcer ou de soutenir quelque chose, comme une idée, une structure ou un comportement.

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.

   Renforcer physiquement

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

   Synonymesbracebuttressfortifyhardenshore upstiffenstrengthensupporttoughen

   Antonymesdeteriorateundermineweaken

2. Strengthen an idea or behaviorB2formal

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

   Renforcer (une idée ou un comportement)

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

   Synonymesback upbolsterbuttresscementencouragefortifypromotesolidifystrengthensupport

   Antonymesdiscourageundermineweaken