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enhance

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈhæns/ · UK /ɪnˈhɑːns/

Forms: enhances, enhancing, enhanced

enhance means: To make something better, stronger, or more noticeable.

verb

MAKE BETTERB2

To make something better, stronger, or more noticeable.

  • Good lighting can enhance a room.
  • The award enhanced her reputation.
  • These exercises enhance your ability to concentrate.

Similar words: improve, boost

Opposites: reduce, diminish

Common phrases: enhance something’s quality, enhance a reputation, greatly enhance something

ADD IMPROVEMENTSB2

To make something better by adding useful or attractive features.

  • New tools enhance the software.
  • They enhanced the website with better search features.
  • Pictures can enhance a report.

How to use it: enhance something with something (We enhanced the app with a new calendar.)

Similar words: improve, upgrade

Common phrases: enhance something with something, enhance a website, enhance a system

GROW LARGERC2

To become greater in size or amount.

  • The debt enhances as interest builds up.
  • His wealth enhanced with each passing year.
  • The sum enhances over time.

Similar words: increase, grow

Opposites: decrease, shrink

Common phrases: enhance rapidly, enhance in value

Questions about enhance

What does enhance mean?

To make something better, stronger, or more noticeable.

What is enhance in other languages?

Türkçe: geliştirmek · Español: mejorar · Français: améliorer · Deutsch: verbessern · Italiano: migliorare · 日本語: 高める

How do you pronounce enhance?

In American English /ɪnˈhæns/; in British English /ɪnˈhɑːns/.

How do you use enhance in a sentence?

Good lighting can enhance a room. The award enhanced her reputation.

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