reinforce

US /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:rs/

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UK /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:s/

B2TOEIC

v.t.Transitive VerbTo send more troops/resources to support an army

General Smart sent troops to reinforce the front line

v.t.Transitive VerbTo encourage or strengthen an idea or feeling

Greg hoped that Julie would reinforce his desire to marry

v.t.Transitive VerbTo strengthen a wall or building

I would like you to reinforce this wall with extra beams in case of heavy wind

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We should affirm and reinforce what works well for Singapore.
We should affirm and reinforce what works well for Singapore.

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Reinforce buildings that have been destroyed,
Reinforce buildings that have been destroyed,

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Reinforce the learning with these by pouring them into a little bowl
Reinforce the learning with these by pouring them into a little bowl

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It's used to emphasize, highlight, reinforce something that was previously said.
It's used to emphasize, highlight, reinforce something that was previously said.

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A highly magnified view proves a double-edged sword, however - and can help to further reinforce
A highly magnified view proves a double-edged sword, however - and can help to further reinforce

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"More probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors."
"More probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors."
If you are trying to build a new habit, one of the best ways to reinforce the habit
If you are trying to build a new habit, one of the best ways to reinforce the habit

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Whether that will happen or not, it depends on how successful china will become and more influential than the United States in Southeast Asia and Russia taking over Ukraine and making europe more dependent on Russia because what could happen is that the US will reinforce its global dominance.
Whether that will happen or not, it depends on how successful china will become and more influential than the United States in Southeast Asia and Russia taking over Ukraine and making europe more dependent on Russia because what could happen is that the US will reinforce its global dominance.

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to build and reinforce 120 km of seawalls,
to build and reinforce 120 km of seawalls,

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