Ingles

reinforce

gb/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹs/ us/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹs/
B1 Ingles
~ 3000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa B1 action
1

Make something stronger or more effective

To make something stronger or work better.

Padron ng paggamit: to reinforce [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reinforce' with 'repeat', but 'reinforce' means to make stronger, not just to say again.
Mga kasingkahulugan
strengthen (More general; does not always imply adding extra support but can mean increasing power or intensity in any way.) | bolster (Often used in a figurative sense, especially for confidence, arguments, or feelings.)
Mga kasalungat
weaken (Means to make something less strong or less effective.)
Mga kolokasyon
reinforce the message |reinforce the idea |reinforce behavior |reinforce learning |reinforce a structure
Mga tema
construction |communication |education |military |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The teacher used pictures to reinforce her lesson.
  • Steel bars are used to reinforce concrete walls.
  • Positive feedback can reinforce good behavior in children.
  • The coach's speech was meant to reinforce the team's confidence.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The teacher used a story to reinforce the lesson.
  • We add metal to reinforce the bridge.
  • Good words from a friend reinforce my hope.
  • He gave examples to reinforce his idea.
Pandiwa technical B2 action
2

Send extra people or equipment for support

To send more people or things to help a group be stronger.

Padron ng paggamit: to reinforce [troops/unit/team]
Mga kasingkahulugan
support (General term for helping; not always about adding more people or material.) | augment (More formal; implies adding to increase size or strength.)
Mga kasalungat
withdraw (Means to remove forces instead of adding them.)
Mga kolokasyon
reinforce the troops |reinforce the defense |reinforce the front line
Mga tema
military |emergency |teamwork |politics
Mga Halimbawa
  • The army sent more soldiers to reinforce the front line.
  • Backup units were called in to reinforce the police presence.
  • Extra firefighters were brought in to reinforce the local crew.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • They sent more soldiers to reinforce the army.
  • More police came to reinforce the team.
  • Extra workers came to reinforce the group.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
reinforce
IPA
GB/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹs/
US/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹs/
Mga pantig at diin
re - in - force (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (in)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: reinforce
  • 3rd Person Singular: reinforces
  • Present Participle: reinforcing
  • Past: reinforced
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
reinforces verb reinforcing verb reinforced verb
Core family
reinforcement noun B2
Related words
reinforcer noun
Negative and opposite forms
unreinforced adjective
Mga ekspresyon

reinforce behavior

1
/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹs bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase

Encourage an action to continue

To make someone keep doing something by giving a reaction, like praise or reward.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Praise can reinforce good behavior in children.
  • Ignoring bad actions can sometimes fail to reinforce behavior you want.

reinforce learning

1
/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹs lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Help knowledge become stronger

To help someone remember and understand something better by practicing or reviewing it.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Homework is given to reinforce learning done in class.
  • Games can be used to reinforce learning in young children.

reinforce the message

1
/ɹˌiɪnfˈɔɹs ðə mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

Make an idea clearer or stronger

To make sure an idea is understood and remembered by saying it in a strong way or repeating it.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The CEO used charts to reinforce the message about cost-cutting.
  • Teachers often use real-life examples to reinforce the message of their lessons.

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