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- pronunciation:
- pa
lihsh
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- polish off
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
polishes, polishing, polished |
| definition 1: |
to give a sleek surface to, esp. by buffing.
We polished the furniture before the guests arrived.- synonyms:
- buff, burnish, shine
- antonyms:
- tarnish
- similar words:
- finish, gloss, oil, pumice, rub, sand, sleek, smooth, wax
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| definition 2: |
to cause to become finished or more perfect.
She is polishing her acting skills in a summer theater.- synonyms:
- perfect, smooth
- similar words:
- cultivate, practice, refine
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| related words: |
black, edit, enhance, lighten, scrub |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become sleek and shiny by or as if by buffing.
This floor polishes beautifully.- similar words:
- glaze
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| related words: |
grind |
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| phrase: |
polish off |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a substance used to make something smooth or glossy.
You'll need more silver polish for the candlesticks.Occasionally, he puts shoe polish on his leather shoes.- synonyms:
- finish, lacquer, luster, varnish, wax
- similar words:
- oil, shellac
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| definition 2: |
a clear or colored lacquer applied to fingernails or toenails to enhance their appearance; nail polish.
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| definition 3: |
the act of shining or smoothing.
The floors are certainly due for a polish.- synonyms:
- buffing, burnishing, finishing, shining, waxing
- similar words:
- abrasion, sanding, shine
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| definition 4: |
a sleek surface.
This dresser has a fine polish.- synonyms:
- burnish, finish, gloss, luster, shine, varnish
- similar words:
- glaze
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| definition 5: |
a refined manner of presentation or appearance; elegance.
He makes some very good points, but his speeches lack polish.The skater's performance was one of polish and grace.- synonyms:
- gentility, refinement, sophistication
- similar words:
- culture, elegance, finesse, finish, gloss, luster, style, urbanity
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| related words: |
chic, civilization, cultivation, taste |
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| derivation: |
polisher (n.) |
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