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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And that refusal has given rise to suspicions that the network is part of a media campaign to bolster the Iranian government’s opposition.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
The gain was bolstered by a 45 percent increase in the company’s AI Cloud and Compute businesses.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolster

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The duo bicker, both in person and over the phone, as their uneasy dynamic proves to be the show’s driving force yet again.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Because of their popularity, BTS songs are frequently covered by groups at KCON, but newcomers Santos Bravos, who are under the same parent label, Hybe, had more to prove to this audience.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of prove

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Erdogan has called Netanyahu a war criminal and repeatedly accused Israel of atrocities in Gaza; Netanyahu has accused Erdogan of supporting Hamas.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The technology can support both conventional and remote sites, like areas where traditional energy infrastructure may be difficult or expensive to build.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

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