reinforce

Definition

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

Etymology

From re- + inforce.

Example Sentences

• "He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."
• "[T]hey [the English] valiantly, and vvith the ſlaughter of many, put backe the enemy: vvhich vvas ſo farre from daunting the Normans, that by it they vvere more vvhetted to re-enforce themſelues vpon them: […]"
• "The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"