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reinforce
1. v. To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
2. v. To emphasize or review.
The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
3. v. To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

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These figures confirm a general impression of economic weakness and reinforce the argument that an interest rate reduction would have been a sensible precaution against continuing slow growth.  Being in a serious denial mode, I sought the company of professional ladies to reinforce my Jock war hero persona.

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