reinforce


re·in·force

vt \ˌrē-ən-ˈfō(ə)rs, -ˈf(ə)rs\
re·in·forced; re·in·forc·ing

Definition of REINFORCE

1
: to strengthen by additional material or support : make stronger <reinforced with vitamins>
2
: to stimulate (as an experimental animal or a student) by reinforcement; also : to encourage (a response) by reinforcement
re·in·force·able \-ə-bəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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