Absorb
Absorb verb - To make complete use of.
Usage example: cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
Reinforce
Reinforce verb - To provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea).
Nearby Words: reinforcement, reinforcing
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- This armor can absorb energy and use that energy to reinforce it's own structural integrity.
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