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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesreforzar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: re.foɾˈsaɾ
"Es importante reforzar los conocimientos adquiridos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To strengthen or support an object or structure, especially with additional material.
"Additional steel beams were used to reinforce the weakened bridge." - 2
To strengthen an idea, feeling, or belief, making it more effective or enduring.
"The teacher used positive feedback to reinforce good behavior in the classroom."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English term 'reinforcin', formed from the prefix re- (expressing intensive or repetitive force) and the verb enforce (from Old French enforciér). Over time, the meaning evolved from physically strengthening structures to also encompassing the strengthening of ideas, behaviors, and military forces.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Reinforce" is said worldwide
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renforcer
Transliteration: ʁɑ̃.fɔʁ.se
"Il faut renforcer la sécurité du bâtiment."
verstärken
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛʁkn̩
"Wir müssen die Mauern verstärken."
rinforzare
Transliteration: rim.forˈtza.re
"Dobbiamo rinforzare le fondamenta."
reforzar
Transliteration: re.foɾˈsaɾ
"Es importante reforzar los conocimientos adquiridos."
reforçar
Transliteration: ʁe.fɔɾˈsaɾ
"Precisamos reforçar a segurança da porta."
मजबूत करना
Transliteration: majaboot karana
"हमें इस पुल को मजबूत करना होगा।"
加强
Transliteration: jiāqiáng
"我们需要加强防范措施。"
강화하다
Transliteration: ganghwahada
"우리는 보안을 강화해야 합니다."
強化する
Transliteration: kyōka suru
"私たちはセキュリティを強化する必要がある。"
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