Meaning & use
reinforced
Strengthened or supported, especially by the addition of extra material or structure.
See it in a sentence
The bridge was built with reinforced steel beams to withstand heavy traffic.
Her argument was reinforced by years of solid research and data.
A note on using this word
Reinforced concrete, strengthened with steel bars, is one of the most common examples of this word in construction.
Words with a similar meaning
strengthenedfortified
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Words with an opposite meaning
weakened
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