Definitions for reinforce

reinforce re·in·force

Spelling: [ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs]
IPA: /ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/

Reinforce is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 246 anagrams from letters in reinforce (ceefinorr).

Definitions for reinforce

noun

  1. something that reinforces.
  2. a metal band on the rear part of the bore of a gun, where the explosion occurs.

verb (used with object)

  1. to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material:
  2. to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft:
  3. to strengthen; make more forcible or effective:
  4. to augment; increase:
  5. Psychology. to strengthen the probability of (a response to a given stimulus) by giving or withholding a reward.

Origin of reinforce

1590-1600; re- + inforce, alteration of enforce

Examples for reinforce

He advised that the Guides should be called up to reinforce the brigade.

“In order to reinforce and ensure safety in the municipality,” she wrote.

The First brigade had been ordered to reinforce its picket line.

We wanted to reinforce the fact that we were there to help these women.

But there are dozens of new gadgets that reinforce the idea that knowledge is power.

Devin came up next and was put on the line to reinforce Gibbs.

No precautions have been taken to reinforce the ceilings, which could collapse onto the statues.

A regiment which had left Fort Colburne was said to be on the road to reinforce them.

Then there came upon him to reinforce this want a burning sense of defeat.

We need to reinforce the message that decision-making, the power of choices, is also important.

Word Value for reinforce
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Words with friends

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