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Corroborate vs Reinforce - What's the difference?

corroborate | reinforce |

In lang=en terms the difference between corroborate and reinforce

is that corroborate is to make strong; to strengthen while reinforce is to encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.

As verbs the difference between corroborate and reinforce

is that corroborate is to confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for while reinforce is (senseid)to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

corroborate

English

Verb

(corroborat)
  • To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
  • * I. Taylor
    • The concurrence of all corroborates the same truth.
  • To make strong; to strengthen.
  • * I. Watts
    • As any limb well and duly exercised, grows stronger, the nerves of the body are corroborated thereby.

    Related terms

    * corroborative * corroboration * corroborator

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    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