Buttress vs. Reinforce
Difference Between Buttress and Reinforce
Buttressnoun
(architecture) A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
flying buttressReinforceverb
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.Buttressnoun
(by extension) Anything that serves to support something; a prop.
Reinforceverb
(transitive) To emphasize or review.
The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!Buttressnoun
(botany) A buttress-root.
Reinforceverb
(transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.Buttressnoun
(climbing) A feature jutting prominently out from a mountain or rock.
Crowell Buttresses, Dismal ButtressReinforceverb
make stronger;
he reinforced the concreteButtressnoun
(figurative) Anything that supports or strengthens.
Reinforceverb
strengthen and support with rewards;
Let's reinforce good behaviorButtressverb
To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
Buttressverb
To support something or someone by supplying evidence.
Buttressnoun
a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
Buttressverb
reinforce with a buttress;
Buttress the churchButtressverb
make stronger or defensible;
buttress your thesis
