reinforce
Translation
to reinforce, to strengthen, to support
Examples
We need to reinforce the bridge.
We need to reinforce the bridge.
The event reinforced my beliefs.
The event reinforced my beliefs.
The general sent troops to reinforce the front line.
The general sent troops to reinforce the front line.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to strengthen (sth.) We need to reinforce the bridge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strengthen, support, fortify; Antonyms: weaken, undermine
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'in-' + 'force' (strength). Literally, to put force into something again.
Memory Tips
Think 're-in-force': to put force back into something to make it stronger.