The difference between Emphasize and Reinforce

When used as verbs, emphasize means to stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something), whereas reinforce means to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

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  1. Emphasize as a verb (transitive):

    To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

    Examples:

    "His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

  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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