enhance

verb

in-ˈhan(t)s How to pronounce enhance (audio)
Definition of enhancenext
1
as in to improve
to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

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Relevance

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2
as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

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3
as in to sweeten
to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

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Recent Examples of enhance To enhance the flavor, mix coconut aminos with other ingredients like vinegar, lemon, lime, sesame oil, or chili. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 But could the acquisition of Allen shrink that opportunity or enhance it? — James Boyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Some researchers say their hands-free recordings could enhance surgical education. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 In June, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an effort to streamline and enhance clinical research in the United States. — Michelle Andrews, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enhance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
  1. improve
  2. intensify
  3. sweeten
  4. deepen
  5. spruce
  6. heighten
  7. candy
  8. strengthen
Verb
  • The upgrade focuses on the aircraft’s mission systems, combining new hardware and software to improve situational awareness and reduce the workload on its crew.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But with races like the one in Alaska, the party sees an opportunity to improve its chances.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
Verb
  • Clashes have intensified near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key maritime chokepoint, in recent weeks after the Houthis declared a blockade of Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly all the survivors have returned to Morocco, and both countries have intensified security measures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensify
Verb
  • Direct, full sun is essential to trigger fruit production and sweeten the figs.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And to sweeten the deal, Margot Robbie and Jennifer Lawrence are also fans of the pull-on jeans style.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeten
Verb
  • One of the most powerful figures in Iran has said that the US campaign of maximum economic pressure will fail — in a further sign that Iran’s hardline leadership is unwilling to compromise despite a deepening economic crisis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, my curiosity about this particular repertory blind spot of mine has deepened to an extent.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepen
Verb
  • If your outdoor space has been looking a little tired from the summer sun and storms, consider this your sign to spruce things up before the next season is in full swing.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Prince Harry even spruced the place up to Meghan’s liking while the couple was dating, per People, and proposed to her in the walled garden outside of the cottage in 2017.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Definition of spruce
Verb
  • As Lala moves west, two new areas of interest are forming in the eastern Pacific, coinciding with a strengthening El Niño, potentially the strongest on record, which could heighten Pacific hurricane activity.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The two crashes, among others that followed in the months after, heightened attention to aviation safety.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of heighten
Verb
  • The linguine with tenerumi (a local vegetable), candied tomato, and Sciacca prawn tartare is a standout.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That’s basically the reason cheese straws and candied pecans exist.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of candy
Verb
  • The Iranian trade office on Friday called the agreement with Oman part of Tehran's broader push to strengthen economic ties with regional partners through trade diplomacy and improved logistics infrastructure.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, the same methodology was used throughout the study period, which strengthens the finding of an increase over time.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthen

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