The difference between Build up and Reinforce

When used as verbs, build up means to erect, whereas reinforce means to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Build up and Reinforce

  1. Build up as a verb:

    To erect; to construct.

  2. Build up as a verb:

    To close up by building.

    Examples:

    "to build up a door"

  3. Build up as a verb (intransitive, transitive, idiomatic):

    To accumulate, to pile up, to increase in stages.

    Examples:

    "Ever since the secretary left, the letters in my inbox have started to build up."

  4. Build up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):

    To strengthen.

    Examples:

    "They had to build up their fortress to protect against attack."

  5. Build up as a verb (card games):

    In solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of lower value. (e.g., place 5♦ over 4♣)

  1. Build up as a noun:

  1. Reinforce as a verb (transitive):

    To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

    Examples:

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

  2. Reinforce as a verb (transitive):

    To emphasize or review.

    Examples:

    "The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"

  3. Reinforce as a verb (transitive):

    To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.

    Examples:

    "Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."

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