enhance

verb

en·hance in-ˈhan(t)s How to pronounce enhance (audio)

en-

enhanced; enhancing

transitive verb

: heighten, increase

especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness

enhanced the room with crown molding

obsolete : raise

enhancement

in-ˈhan(t)-smənt How to pronounce enhance (audio)

en-

noun

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Enhance Has Latin Roots

When enhance was borrowed into English in the 13th century, it literally meant to raise something higher. That sense, though now obsolete, provides a clue about the origins of the word. Enhance, which was spelled enhauncen in Middle English, comes to us from Anglo-French enhaucer or enhauncer ("to raise"), which can be traced back to the Latin altus ("high") by way of an assumed Vulgar Latin verb inaltiare, which would have been formed by combining the prefix in- with the Latin altus. Although enhance initially applied only to physically making things higher, it developed an additional and less literal sense of "to exalt especially in rank or spirit," and quickly acquired extended figurative senses for raising the value or attractiveness of something or someone.

Example Sentences

You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs. The image has been digitally enhanced to show more detail. The company is looking to enhance its earnings potential.

Recent Examples on the Web Cardinal Stadium has undergone several changes to enhance the fan experience after receiving feedback from ticketholders last year.

Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 14 Sep. 2022 Use warm wood tones to balance a crisp white kitchen or to enhance the appeal of deep green and blue tones.

Julianne Hilmes Bartlett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 Those watching on the Prime Video app on their TVs, phones, or tablets can access on-demand statistics and highlights to enhance the second-screen experience.

Joe Reedy, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 The two countries have also continued to enhance their military cooperation.

Keith Zhai, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Of course, Ferrari doesn’t like to call it an SUV, instead referring to this new model as an extension of its sports car lineup with a new form factor meant to enhance versatility and comfort.

Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 13 Sep. 2022 Krug has long been a proponent of music pairings as a way to enhance its Champagnes.

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 Over the last two years the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources worked with anglers to develop the 2020-22 Lake Michigan stocking plan to enhance fisheries management in the lake.

Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 The additional layers of high-tech surveillance adopted in the name of pandemic prevention can be used to enhance the tracking and monitoring of the populace more generally.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

enhance

verb

as in to improve

to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

improve
enrich
better
help
ameliorate
refine
perfect
upgrade
amend
remediate
remedy
reinforce
strengthen
meliorate
intensify
correct
rehabilitate
rectify
boost
reform
revise
refurbish
fine-tune
rework
fortify
emend
revamp
fine
edit
polish
reenforce
hone
redraft
rehab
retouch
touch up
beef (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

impair
worsen
harm
hurt
reduce
injure
damage
vitiate
tarnish
spoil
diminish
lessen
disfigure
flaw
mar
deface
lower
blight
endamage
blemish

as in to intensify

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

intensify
deepen
heighten
strengthen
consolidate
reinforce
boost
amplify
broaden
accentuate
augment
expand
sharpen
redouble
magnify
maximize
lengthen
extend
emphasize
step up
accelerate
enforce
supplement
enlarge
enliven
hasten
quicken
beef (up)
amp (up)
exacerbate
stress
aggravate
reenforce
restrengthen
point (up)
jazz (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reduce
decrease
diminish
moderate
lessen
weaken
abate
tone (down)
subdue
let up (on)
alleviate
recede
subside
lighten
ease
wane
taper (off)
dwindle

as in to sweeten

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

improve
sweeten
spruce
candy
enrich
ameliorate
trick
meliorate
embellish
dress up
soup up
cosmeticize
doll up

单词	enhance
释义	enhance verb en·hance in-ˈhan(t)s en- enhanced; enhancing transitive verb 1 : heighten, increase especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness enhanced the room with crown molding 2 obsolete : raise enhancement in-ˈhan(t)-smənt en- noun Did you know? Enhance Has Latin Roots When enhance was borrowed into English in the 13th century, it literally meant to raise something higher. That sense, though now obsolete, provides a clue about the origins of the word. Enhance, which was spelled enhauncen in Middle English, comes to us from Anglo-French enhaucer or enhauncer ("to raise"), which can be traced back to the Latin altus ("high") by way of an assumed Vulgar Latin verb inaltiare, which would have been formed by combining the prefix in- with the Latin altus. Although enhance initially applied only to physically making things higher, it developed an additional and less literal sense of "to exalt especially in rank or spirit," and quickly acquired extended figurative senses for raising the value or attractiveness of something or someone. Synonyms ameliorate amend better enrich help improve meliorate perfect refine upgrade See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs. The image has been digitally enhanced to show more detail. The company is looking to enhance its earnings potential. Recent Examples on the Web Cardinal Stadium has undergone several changes to enhance the fan experience after receiving feedback from ticketholders last year. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 14 Sep. 2022 Use warm wood tones to balance a crisp white kitchen or to enhance the appeal of deep green and blue tones. Julianne Hilmes Bartlett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 Those watching on the Prime Video app on their TVs, phones, or tablets can access on-demand statistics and highlights to enhance the second-screen experience. Joe Reedy, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 The two countries have also continued to enhance their military cooperation. Keith Zhai, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Of course, Ferrari doesn’t like to call it an SUV, instead referring to this new model as an extension of its sports car lineup with a new form factor meant to enhance versatility and comfort. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 13 Sep. 2022 Krug has long been a proponent of music pairings as a way to enhance its Champagnes. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 Over the last two years the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources worked with anglers to develop the 2020-22 Lake Michigan stocking plan to enhance fisheries management in the lake. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 The additional layers of high-tech surveillance adopted in the name of pandemic prevention can be used to enhance the tracking and monitoring of the populace more generally. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhaucer, enhauncer, from Vulgar Latin inaltiare, from Latin in + altus* high — more at old First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition enhance verb en·hance in-ˈhans enhanced; enhancing : to make greater or better The products claim to enhance beauty. enhance verb 1 as in to improve to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance improve enrich better help ameliorate refine perfect upgrade amend remediate remedy reinforce strengthen meliorate intensify correct rehabilitate rectify boost reform revise refurbish fine-tune rework fortify emend revamp fine edit polish reenforce hone redraft rehab retouch touch up beef (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms impair worsen harm hurt reduce injure damage vitiate tarnish spoil diminish lessen disfigure flaw mar deface lower blight endamage blemish See More 2 as in to intensify to make markedly greater in measure or degree the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes Synonyms & Similar Words intensify deepen heighten strengthen consolidate reinforce boost amplify broaden accentuate augment expand sharpen redouble magnify maximize lengthen extend emphasize step up accelerate enforce supplement enlarge enliven hasten quicken beef (up) amp (up) exacerbate stress aggravate reenforce restrengthen point (up) jazz (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reduce decrease diminish moderate lessen weaken abate tone (down) subdue let up (on) alleviate recede subside lighten ease wane taper (off) dwindle See More 3 as in to sweeten to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan Synonyms & Similar Words improve sweeten spruce candy enrich ameliorate trick meliorate embellish dress up soup up cosmeticize doll up
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