reinforce

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BrE /rɪˈɪnfɔːs/ AmE /rɪˈɪnfoʊrs/

verb en → es

past reinforced pp reinforced ing reinforcing

1 STRENGTHEN [transitive] B1

to make something stronger or more effective

reforzar, fortalecer, reforzar algo

  • reinforce a belief/idea
  • reinforce sth with sth

Collocations reinforce an argument · reinforce a point

  • The government is trying to reinforce its position on the issue.

    El gobierno está tratando de reforzar su posición sobre el tema.

2 SUPPORT [transitive] B2

to give support or encouragement to someone or something

reafirmar, apoyar, respaldar a alguien o algo

  • reinforce sb/sth with sth

Collocations reinforce an army · reinforce a team

  • The coach reinforced the players' confidence before the game.

    El entrenador reforzó la confianza de los jugadores antes del partido.