[
  {
    "word": "reinforce",
    "phonetic": "/\u02cc\u0279i\u02d0\u026an\u02c8f\u0254\u02d0(\u0279)s/",
    "phonetics": [
      {
        "text": "/\u02cc\u0279i\u02d0\u026an\u02c8f\u0254\u02d0(\u0279)s/",
        "audio": "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/reinforce-us.mp3",
        "sourceUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=825433",
        "license": {
          "name": "BY-SA 3.0",
          "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
        }
      }
    ],
    "meanings": [
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To emphasize or review.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies."
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [
          "emphasize",
          "repeat",
          "review",
          "encourage",
          "instruct",
          "learn",
          "reward",
          "teach",
          "augment",
          "bolster",
          "buttress",
          "fortify",
          "line",
          "strengthen"
        ],
        "antonyms": []
      }
    ],
    "license": {
      "name": "CC BY-SA 3.0",
      "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
    },
    "sourceUrls": [
      "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reinforce"
    ]
  }
]