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Reinforce vs Reaffirm - What's the difference?

reinforce | reaffirm |

As verbs the difference between reinforce and reaffirm

is that reinforce is (to strengthen by addition) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation while reaffirm is to affirm again.

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

    reaffirm

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To affirm again.
  • To bolster or support.
    • The recent tragedy only served to reaffirm his faith.

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