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Reinforce vs Consolidate - What's the difference?

reinforce | consolidate |

As verbs the difference between reinforce and consolidate

is that reinforce is (to strengthen by addition) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation while consolidate is to combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

As an adjective consolidate is

formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.

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

    consolidate

    English

    Verb

    (consolidat)
  • (ambitransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
    • He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.
  • To make stronger or more solid.

    • Related terms

    * (l) * (l)

    Coordinate terms

    * ( combine into a single unit) (l)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.
  • * Elyot
    • A gentleman [should learn to ride] while he is tender and the brawns and sinews of his thighs not fully consolidate .
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