reinforce

rafforzare, rinforzare

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In inglese semplice: To make something stronger, including a belief, feeling, or opinion.

• These results reinforce our view.
• Her support reinforced my confidence.
• The latest report reinforces fears about water quality.

Come si usa: reinforce something with something (They reinforced their argument with new evidence.)

Sinonimi: strengthen, bolster

Contrari: weaken

Espressioni comuni: reinforce a belief, reinforce someone's confidence, reinforce a structure, reinforce a wall

consolidare, rafforzare

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In inglese semplice: To repeat or practise information so that people understand or remember it better.

• These games reinforce basic skills.
• The teacher used pictures to reinforce the lesson.
• Regular practice reinforced what we had learned.

Sinonimi: consolidate, emphasize

Espressioni comuni: reinforce learning, reinforce a lesson, reinforce the message