Reinforce
v.capable, resilientprofessional
What it means
To make something stronger or more likely to continue.
Reach for it when adding support to a structure, behavior, message, or relationship
Cross-bracing reinforced the roof against winter winds.
Choose between these
6- everyday
confirm
new evidence supports a conclusion
not when Confirmation does not strengthen an object.
- everyday
greater capacity is the broad result
not when Strengthening may use no added support.
- warm
help sustains a person or idea
not when Support may not increase strength.
- professional
brace
a structure gets physical stabilization
not when Bracing is one method only.
- formal
defense against pressure is improved
not when Fortify suggests threat.
- literary
confidence or evidence receives extra backing
not when Bolster is usually figurative.
Said against
3- weaken
- undermine
- erode
It naturally appears in
3- reinforce a structure
Engineers reinforced the structure with steel ties.
- reinforce learning
Short practice sessions reinforce learning.
- positively reinforce
Coaches positively reinforce careful technique.