REINFORCES Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word reinforces. (close relations)
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| augments | verbv | |||||
verb • enlarge or increase • grow or intensify | ||||||
| bolsters | verbv | |||||
noun • a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows verb • support and strengthen • prop up with a pillow or bolster • add padding to | ||||||
| boosts | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||
| consolidates | verbv | |||||
verb • unite into one • make firm or secure; strengthen • bring together into a single whole or system • form into a solid mass or whole • make or form into a solid or hardened mass | ||||||
| empowers | verbv | |||||
verb • give or delegate power or authority to • give qualities or abilities to | ||||||
| enhances | verbv | |||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||
| fortifies | verbv | |||||
verb • make strong or stronger • enclose by or as if by a fortification • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • add nutrients to • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||
| intensifies | verbv | |||||
verb • increase in extent or intensity • make more intense, stronger, or more marked • become more intense • make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark | ||||||
| invigorates | verbv | |||||
verb • heighten or intensify • give life or energy to • make lively • impart vigor, strength, or vitality to | ||||||
| propels | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to move forward with force • give an incentive for action | ||||||
| secures | verbv | |||||
adjective • free from fear or doubt; easy in mind • free from danger or risk • not likely to fail or give way adjective satellite • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • financially safe verb • get by special effort • cause to be firmly attached • assure payment of • make certain of • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • furnish with battens | ||||||
| solidifies | verbv | |||||
verb • make solid or more solid; cause to solidify • become solid | ||||||
| stiffens | verbv | |||||
verb • become stiff or stiffer • make stiff or stiffer • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||||
| strengthens | verbv | |||||
verb • make strong or stronger • gain strength • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||
| supports | verbv | |||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
| sustains | verbv | |||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||
| toughens | verbv | |||||
verb • make tough or tougher | ||||||
| underpins | verbv | |||||
verb • support from beneath • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm | ||||||
| upholds | verbv | |||||
verb • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals • support against an opponent | ||||||
| reward | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||||||
