REENFORCE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reinforce

verb

ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs

variants also reenforce

Definition of reinforce

as in to bolster

to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate

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Recent Examples of reinforce But the best films of the genre, including these eight superb entries, generally interrogate rather than reinforce that mythology. — David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026 The exterior is reinforced with galvanized steel and fitted with an interior fiberglass liner that is watertight and built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring the pool is ready to enjoy for years to come. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Jennifer Zicha, Current SCAD Student For rising senior Caitlyn McLaughlin, Cannes reinforced the creative ambitions that inspired her to pursue a career behind the camera. — Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 Romantic, criminal and naughty hijinks ensue and bonds are tested — and ultimately reinforced. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforce

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Kim also has bolstered his diplomatic credentials by aligning with Russia over its war against Ukraine and taking steps to deepen cooperation with China.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Here, the wealthy and asthmatic young politician, bolstered by time spent outside among manly men, grew strong enough to meet his destiny.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolster

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Attempts to lure Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha have proven fruitless, with neither appearing likely to advance at this stage.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The bank argued that combination may prove difficult to sustain.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of prove

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That ability is probably there for just about every retailer, even the tiniest ones, according to Linda Toth, executive director of Conexxus, an industry technology group that supports convenience stores and gas stations.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The distinctive frame already resembles the aircraft that will eventually soar through Titan’s dense orange skies, complete with landing skids, support arms for its eight rotors and the housing for its nuclear power system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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