reinforce

Verb

• make stronger
  • "he reinforced the concrete"
• strengthen and support with rewards
  • "Let's reinforce good behavior"
• To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
• To emphasize or review.
• To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

Examples

• Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.
• He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
• The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!

Synonyms

reenforce, reward, augment, bolster, buttress, emphasize, encourage, fortify, instruct, learn, line, repeat, review, strengthen, teach