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

enhances

verb

present tense third-person singular of enhance

as in improves

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

improves
enriches
refines
ameliorates
helps
perfects
remediates
remedies
reinforces
upgrades
amends
betters
strengthens
meliorates
intensifies
corrects
boosts
rectifies
rehabilitates
revises
reforms
fortifies
refurbishes
reworks
fine-tunes
emends
revamps
hones
reenforces
edits
redrafts
fines
rehabs
polishes
retouches
touches up
beefs (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

impairs
worsens
harms
reduces
hurts
tarnishes
injures
vitiates
damages
diminishes
spoils
flaws
lessens
disfigures
lowers
blights
defaces
mars
endamages
blemishes

as in heightens

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

heightens
intensifies
deepens
strengthens
consolidates
reinforces
boosts
amplifies
accentuates
broadens
sharpens
augments
expands
magnifies
redoubles
emphasizes
lengthens
maximizes
extends
steps up
accelerates
enlarges
enforces
hastens
quickens
stresses
enlivens
supplements
exacerbates
beefs (up)
aggravates
amps (up)
reenforces
restrengthens
points (up)
jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reduces
decreases
diminishes
lessens
weakens
moderates
tones (down)
abates
subdues
recedes
alleviates
lightens
wanes
subsides
eases
lets up (on)
dwindles
tapers (off)

as in sweetens

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

improves
sweetens
spruces
enriches
candies
ameliorates
meliorates
tricks
embellishes
dresses up
soups up
cosmeticizes
dolls up

单词	enhances
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. enhances verb present tense third-person singular of enhance 1 as in improves to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance improves enriches refines ameliorates helps perfects remediates remedies reinforces upgrades amends betters strengthens meliorates intensifies corrects boosts rectifies rehabilitates revises reforms fortifies refurbishes reworks fine-tunes emends revamps hones reenforces edits redrafts fines rehabs polishes retouches touches up beefs (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms impairs worsens harms reduces hurts tarnishes injures vitiates damages diminishes spoils flaws lessens disfigures lowers blights defaces mars endamages blemishes See More 2 as in heightens to make markedly greater in measure or degree the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes Synonyms & Similar Words heightens intensifies deepens strengthens consolidates reinforces boosts amplifies accentuates broadens sharpens augments expands magnifies redoubles emphasizes lengthens maximizes extends steps up accelerates enlarges enforces hastens quickens stresses enlivens supplements exacerbates beefs (up) aggravates amps (up) reenforces restrengthens points (up) jazzes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reduces decreases diminishes lessens weakens moderates tones (down) abates subdues recedes alleviates lightens wanes subsides eases lets up (on) dwindles tapers (off) See More 3 as in sweetens to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan Synonyms & Similar Words improves sweetens spruces enriches candies ameliorates meliorates tricks embellishes dresses up soups up cosmeticizes dolls up
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