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- pronunciation:
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haens
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
enhances, enhancing, enhanced |
definition: |
to heighten, improve, or increase, as in quality, value, attractiveness, or reputation.
Herbs enhance the flavor of the meat.Putting in a swimming pool will enhance the value of the property.His new stylish haircut and clean-shaven face enhanced his appearance.Winning this important case enhanced her reputation as a lawyer.
- synonyms:
- ameliorate, develop, enrich, improve, upgrade
- antonyms:
- attenuate, besmirch, counteract, debase, diminish, impair, mar, obscure, spoil, taint, tarnish, vitiate
- similar words:
- adorn, aggrandize, amplify, augment, beautify, better, embellish, embroider, heighten, intensify, polish
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related words: |
accent, become, expand, extend, grace, lift, ornament, piece, pretty, promote, reflect, reform, round out, season, touch |
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derivations: |
enhancement (n.), enhancer (n.) |
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