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reinforces

reinforces is the third-person singular simple present indicative of reinforce.

Meaning of reinforce

Verb

reinforce (third-person singular simple present reinforces, present participle reinforcing, simple past and past participle reinforced)

  1. (transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
    • He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
  2. (transitive) To emphasize or review.
    • The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
    Synonyms:
    emphasize, review, repeat
  3. (transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
    • Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

Questions about reinforces

What is reinforces the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Reinforces is the third-person singular simple present indicative of reinforce.

Words near reinforces in the dictionary

  1. reinforcement room
  2. reinforcement rooms
  3. reinforcements
  4. reinforcer
  5. reinforcers
  6. reinforces
  7. reinforcible
  8. reinforcing
  9. reinforcingly
  10. reinforcings
  11. reinform

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