reinforces
v.v. to make a feeling, an idea, or a physical object stronger. You use this when something new supports what was already there.
v. to strengthen or support an existing belief, feeling, or physical structure with additional material or evidence. Often describes the process of making a habit or idea more likely to persist.
The teacher's praise reinforces the student's hard work.
The latest sales data reinforces our belief that customers prefer sustainable packaging over plastic.
The architect added steel beams to the foundation, which reinforces the entire structure against potential seismic activity while maintaining the building's aesthetic integrity.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as an idea, a structure, or a behavior.
The news reinforces to my opinionThe news reinforces my opinionReinforce is a transitive verb; it takes a direct object without the preposition 'to'.