Reinforced

/ˌriɪnˈfɔrst/ verb

Definition

strengthened with additional support; emphasized or supported an idea

Etymology

From 're-' (again) + 'enforce', from Old French 'enforcier' meaning 'to strengthen'

Kelly Says

The word literally means 'to strengthen again' - whether you're reinforcing concrete with steel bars or reinforcing an argument with evidence, you're adding extra strength!

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