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accompany |
to put (something) together with another thing to enhance it or support it. [1/4 definitions] |
add-on |
in computing, a supplementary program or piece of code written to alter, enhance, or extend the behavior of a main program. [1/2 definitions] |
agrochemical |
a chemical used to enhance the quality and increase the quantity of farm produce. [1/2 definitions] |
bath |
a liquid added to bath water to enhance it. [1/5 definitions] |
conditioner |
a substance used to improve the condition of something such as hair, or added to enhance the usability of something such as water. [1/2 definitions] |
embellish |
to enhance (a story or the like) with unnecessary or fictitious details. [1/2 definitions] |
embellishment |
a fictitious or unneeded detail added to enhance a story or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
eyeglass |
a hand-held glass lens used to enhance vision; monocle. [1/4 definitions] |
flux |
any of various substances that enhance the flowing together of metals, as in soldering. [1/9 definitions] |
harmony |
a sequence of notes in a piece of music that accompany and enhance the melody. [1/4 definitions] |
makeup |
cosmetics, esp. when applied to the face to enhance or alter the appearance. [1/4 definitions] |
milkwort |
any of various plants or shrubs that bear bright, variously colored flowers, once thought to enhance the production of milk in nursing mothers. |
polish |
a clear or colored lacquer applied to fingernails or toenails to enhance their appearance; nail polish. [1/8 definitions] |
pretty |
to enhance the appearance of (something) by making it pretty (sometimes fol. by "up"). [1/5 definitions] |
reform |
to improve or enhance through moderate change. [1/5 definitions] |
season |
to enhance the flavor of (food) by adding salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings. [1/8 definitions] |
spice |
to enhance the flavor, zest, or interest of, as by adding some element. [1/5 definitions] |
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