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Cement vs Reinforce - What's the difference?

cement | reinforce |

In lang=en terms the difference between cement and reinforce

is that cement is to overlay or coat with cement while reinforce is to encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.

As verbs the difference between cement and reinforce

is that cement is to affix with cement while reinforce is (senseid)to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

As a noun cement

is (label) a powdered substance that develops strong adhesive properties when mixed with water.

cement

English

(wikipedia cement)

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

  • (label) A powdered substance that develops strong adhesive properties when mixed with water.
  • * , chapter=22
    • , title= The Mirror and the Lamp , passage=In the autumn there was a row at some cement works about the unskilled labour men. A union had just been started for them and all but a few joined. One of these blacklegs was laid for by a picket and knocked out of time.}}
  • (uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water.
  • (label) Any material with strong adhesive properties.
  • (label) Bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.
  • (label) The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.

    • Derived terms

    * Keene's cement * masonry cement * Portland cement

    See also

    * concrete

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To affix with cement.
  • To overlay or coat with cement.
    • to cement a cellar bottom
  • (figurative) To unite firmly or closely.
    • (Shakespeare)
  • (figuratively) To make permanent.
  • * "But friendship is a calm and sedate affection, conducted by reason and cemented by habit;" David Hume, http://oll.libertyfund.org/?option=com_staticxt&staticfile=show.php%3Ftitle=704&chapter=137514&layout=html&Itemid=27

    • 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