Reinforce – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing

Reinforce – Word of the Day for IELTS Speaking and Writing

Reinforce: (Verb) /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːs/

Definition :

To give support to an opinion, idea or feeling, and make it stronger.

Synonyms :

Support, bolster, build up.

Collocations :

Strongly/simply/mutually reinforce.

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Example

For IELTS Speaking :
“The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching.”
“He used hand gestures to reinforce what he was saying.”

For IELTS Writing :
“Caring for animals is not sentimentality – it reinforces our respect for life.”

Exercise :

Choose the following words to fill in the blank : crucial, appended, reinforced, highlighted, clarify, intense, theme, visually, dramatically, plus.

1. Let me _______________ what I meant by putting it another way.
2. The opposition leader’s speech _______________ the need for an increase in health care spending in our province.
3. The media often _______________ stereotypes regarding minorities.
4. There are over 20 pages of grammar notes _______________ to the dictionary.
5. The number of young people starting smoking dropped _______________ when the government raised taxes on cigarettes by over 10%.
6. The twin attributes of language and culture have been _______________ in enabling the human species to adapt to a wide range of conditions and environments.
7. Peace is the dominant _______________ in Islam; peace with Allah, with one’s soul, with family and friends, and with all living creatures.
8. Four people have died in the _______________ cold which has hit Southern Ontario and Quebec this past weekend.
9. Crocodiles and alligators sometimes communicate _______________ through body language.
10. The ability to speak a foreign language is a real _______________ in today’s job market.