Reinforce

German Meaning

verstärken

stärken

bestärken

ausbauen

vertiefen

stützen

verfestigen

versteifen

befestigen

armieren

zementieren

English Meaning

  1. To give more force or effectiveness to; strengthen: The news reinforced her hopes.
  2. To strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel or equipment.
  3. To strengthen by adding extra support or material.
  4. To increase the number or amount of; augment.
  5. Psychology To reward (an experimental subject, for example) with a reinforcer subsequent to a desired response or performance.
  6. Psychology To encourage (a response) by means of a reinforcer.