different between reinforce vs afforce

English

Alternative forms

• re-enforce, reenforce

Etymology

re- +? inforce

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??i??n?f??(?)s/
• Rhymes: -??(r)s
• Homophone: reenforce

Verb

reinforce (third-person singular simple present reinforces, present participle reinforcing, simple past and past participle reinforced)

2. (transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

   He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.

3. (transitive) To emphasize or review.

   The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
4. (transitive) To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

   Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

Synonyms

• (strengthen): strengthen, augment, fortify, buttress, bolster, line
• (emphasize): emphasize, review, repeat
• (encourage): encourage, reward, instruct, teach, learn

Translations

Anagrams

• confrerie

English

Etymology

From Old French aforcer, from Latin exforti?re, from fortis (“strong”).

Verb

afforce (third-person singular simple present afforces, present participle afforcing, simple past and past participle afforced)

1. (rare) To reinforce (a team etc.) with extra people

Derived terms

• afforcement