reinforced

Everyday

1. Made stronger by adding more material or support: reinforced concrete. tree →
2. Made stronger or surer: The lesson reinforced what we learned. tree →
3. Given more soldiers, people or supplies. tree →

In the lessons

In design and technology «reinforced concrete» has steel bars inside it to make it strong. In school, teachers reinforce learning with practice. In stories an army is reinforced when more troops arrive. In science, a reinforced structure carries a bigger load.

Examples

• The bridge is made of reinforced concrete. tree →
• The knees of my jeans are reinforced with patches. tree →
• Practice reinforced her times tables. tree →
• The castle walls were reinforced before the attack. tree →
• The team was reinforced by two new players. tree →
• Reinforced glass doesn't shatter easily. tree →

Note

Spelling: re-in-force (with -force). Noun: reinforcement(s) — also «reinforcements» for extra soldiers. Positive reinforcement = rewarding good behaviour.