Reinforce vs. Reinforced

Reinforce vs. Reinforced — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Reinforce and Reinforced

Reinforceverb

(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

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

Reinforcedverb

simple past tense and past participle of reinforce

Reinforceverb

(transitive) To emphasize or review.

The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!

Reinforcedadjective

having been or containing reinforcement

Reinforceverb

(transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

Reinforcedadjective

given added strength or support;

reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting
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Reinforceverb

make stronger;

he reinforced the concrete

Reinforcedadjective

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness;

the built liquid detergents

Reinforceverb

strengthen and support with rewards;

Let's reinforce good behavior