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Broaden vs Reinforce - What's the difference?

broaden | reinforce |

In lang=en terms the difference between broaden and reinforce

is that broaden is to become broad or broader while reinforce is to encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.

As verbs the difference between broaden and reinforce

is that broaden is to make broad or broader while reinforce is (senseid)to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

broaden

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To make broad or broader.
  • To become broad or broader.

    • Derived terms

    * broaden someone's horizons English ergative verbs

    reinforce

    English

    Verb

    (reinforc)
  • (senseid)To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
    • He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
  • To emphasize or review.
    • The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
  • To encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.
    • ''Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l) * (strengthen) strengthen, augment, fortify, buttress, bolster, line * (emphasize) emphasize, review, repeat * (encourage) encourage, reward, instruct, teach, learn