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        re·in·force

        reinforce

         
         
        pronunciation:
        ri ihn fors
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        part of speech: verb
        inflections: reinforces, reinforcing, reinforced
        definition: to add strength to or increase the effect of.
        They reinforced the fence with more posts.You should reinforce your argument by giving more facts.
        synonyms:
        fortify, strengthen
        similar words:
        arm, bolster, brace, buttress, feed, intensify, steel, support
        derivation: reinforced (adj.)
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