Reinforcing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs/ (verb) /ˌself-ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯr-siŋ/ (adjective) re·in·force

Meaning & Definition of Reinforcing

Reinforcing (verb)

  1. to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support, make stronger or more pronounced
  2. to strengthen or increase by fresh additions
  3. to stimulate (a subject, such as an experimental animal) by reinforcement; also, to encourage (a response) by reinforcement

Reinforcing (adjective)

  1. tending or serving to strengthen itself, reinforcing itself

Reinforcing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

    "letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate"

    similar: backing, bolstering, buttressing, corroborating, shoring (up), substantiating, supporting
    related: confirming, establishing, proving, verifying, affirming, avouching, validating
    near: undercutting, undermining, weakening

Related Entry: Reinforce (verb)

Reinforce is a different word from Reinforcing. The synonyms below are for reinforce, not for reinforcing.

  1. to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

    "letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate"

    similar: back, bolster, buttress, corroborate, shore (up), substantiate, support
    related: confirm, establish, prove, verify, affirm, avouch, validate
    near: undercut, undermine, weaken

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reinforcing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reinforcing:

backing, bolstering, buttressing, corroborating, shoring (up), substantiating, supporting

Related Words for Reinforcing

confirming, establishing, proving, verifying, affirming, avouching, validating

Near Antonyms of Reinforcing

undercutting, undermining, weakening

Word Forms of Reinforcing

Inflections: reinforced, reenforced, reenforcing, reinforces, reenforces

Derived words: reinforceable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Reinforcing

re- + inforce, alteration of enforce

First known use: 15th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Reinforcing

self-reinforcing

Frequently Asked Questions about Reinforcing

What does "Reinforcing" mean?

"Reinforcing" means to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support, make stronger or more pronounced. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to strengthen by additional assistance, material, or support, make stronger or more pronounced.

What is another word for "Reinforcing"?

Other words for "Reinforcing" include backing, bolstering, buttressing, corroborating, shoring (up), substantiating and supporting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reinforcing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reinforcing"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reinforcing". Common alternatives include backing, bolstering, buttressing, corroborating, shoring (up), substantiating and supporting.

How do you use "Reinforcing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reinforcing" in a sentence: "letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate".

Is "Reinforcing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reinforcing" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Reinforcing"?

"Reinforcing" is pronounced /ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs/ as a verb and /ˌself-ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯr-siŋ/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as re·in·force.

What is the origin of the word "Reinforcing"?

"Reinforcing" comes from re- + inforce, alteration of enforce. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Reinforcing" meaning "to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)"?

When "Reinforcing" (verb) means to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea), synonyms include backing, bolstering, buttressing, corroborating, shoring (up) and substantiating.