need reinforcement

Frequency: 6.99.8 per million words

to require support or strengthening

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The old bridge will need structural reinforcement to handle heavier traffic.
  • His confidence began to waver, suggesting he might need emotional reinforcement.
  • The argument presented by the lawyer did not need further reinforcement; it was solid.
  • After the earthquake, many buildings will need significant reinforcement.
  • This theory will need more experimental reinforcement before it can be accepted.
  • The team's morale seemed to need some reinforcement after the series of losses.
  • Her position in the debate didn't need external reinforcement; her facts were clear.
  • To prevent future erosion, the riverbanks will need considerable reinforcement.
  • Sometimes, even the strongest leaders need a bit of reinforcement from their team.
  • The struggling startup badly seemed to need financial reinforcement.