The difference between Instruct and Reinforce

When used as verbs, instruct means to teach by giving instructions, whereas reinforce means to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.


Instruct is also noun with the meaning: instruction.

Instruct is also adjective with the meaning: arranged.

check bellow for the other definitions of Instruct and Reinforce

  1. Instruct as a verb (transitive):

    To teach by giving instructions.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: educate guide"

    "Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture."

  2. Instruct as a verb (transitive):

    To tell (someone) what they must or should do.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: command direct order"

    "Usage note'': "instruct" is less forceful than "order", but weightier than "advise"

    "The doctor instructed me to keep my arm immobilised and begin physiotherapy."

  1. Instruct as a noun (obsolete):

    Instruction.

  1. Instruct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Arranged; furnished; provided.

  2. Instruct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Instructed; taught; enlightened.

  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."