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reinforcing

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/ /ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

Examples :

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."
action process building

Related Words

Illustration encourage

encourage verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration complement

complement noun

/ˈkɒmpləmənt/ /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

A protective substance that exists in the serum or other bodily fluid and is capable of killing microorganisms; complement.

"The doctor explained that the patient's low complement levels made them more vulnerable to infections. "

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strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Illustration augmentation

augmentation noun

/ɔɡmənˈteɪʃən/ /æɡmənˈteɪʃən/

The act or process of augmenting.

"The museum is planning a significant augmentation of its dinosaur exhibit with new fossils and interactive displays. "

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reinforces verb

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪz/ /ˌriːənˈfɔːrsɪz/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration tendencies

tendencies noun

/ˈtɛndənsiz/

A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

Illustration reinforce

reinforce verb

/ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)s/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

Illustration unhealthy

unhealthy adjective

/ʌnˈhɛl.θi/

Characterized by, or conducive to poor health

"The villagers lived in unhealthy surroundings."

Illustration advertising

advertising verb

/ˈædvə(ɹ)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

"The school is advertising a new after-school program for students. "

Illustration reinforced

reinforced verb

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/ /ˌriːənˈfɔːrst/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

Illustration emphasize

emphasize verb

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."