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Reinforce vs Perpetuate - What's the difference?

reinforce | perpetuate |

In transitive terms the difference between reinforce and perpetuate

is that reinforce is to encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus while perpetuate is to prolong the existence of.

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

    perpetuate

    English

    Verb

    (perpetuat)
  • To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.
    • (Addison)
    (Burke)
  • To prolong the existence of.

    • Derived terms

    * perpetuable * perpetuance * perpetuation * perpetuator