The difference between Learn and Reinforce
When used as verbs, learn means to acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something, whereas reinforce means to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
check bellow for the other definitions of Learn and Reinforce
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Learn as a verb:
To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
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Learn as a verb:
To attend a course or other educational activity.
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Learn as a verb:
To gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve.
Examples:
"learn from one's mistakes"
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Learn as a verb:
To be studying.
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Learn as a verb:
To come to know; to become informed of; to find out.
Examples:
"He just learned that he will be sacked."
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Learn as a verb (now only in, _, non-standard speech, and, dialects):
To teach.
Examples:
"Give him a clip round the ear. That'll learn him!"
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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."
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Reinforce as a verb (transitive):
To emphasize or review.
Examples:
"The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"
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Reinforce as a verb (transitive):
To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.
Examples:
"Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."