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bur·nish
 burnish
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- pronunciation:
- buhr
nihsh
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
burnishes, burnishing, burnished |
| definition: |
to polish or make shiny by rubbing with a cloth or the like.
The silversmith burnished the buckle until it shone brilliantly.- synonyms:
- buff, gloss, polish, rub, shine
- similar words:
- clean, scrub, sleek
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| related words: |
smooth |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a smooth, shiny appearance; luster.
They admired the burnish of the glazed pottery.- synonyms:
- gloss, glow, luster, sheen, shine
- similar words:
- brilliance, glimmer, polish, radiance, sparkle
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| derivations: |
burnisher (n.), burnishment (n.) |
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