Definitions

enhance

[en-hans, -hahns] / ɛnˈhæns, -ˈhɑns /

VERB

improve, embellish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to appreciate augment boost build up complement enlarge heighten increase intensify raise reinforce strengthen upgrade

STRONG

adorn aggrandize amplify beautify boom elevate embroider exaggerate exalt lift magnify pad pyramid swell

WEAK

flesh out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage hurt lessen lower neglect reduce subtract take away undermine weaken

STRONG

compress condemn contract debase demote denounce depress disgrace drop mar play down

WEAK

fix minimize worsen

Example Sentences

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This "principled stance" and "balanced approach" has helped to enhance the trust of Iran and other Gulf countries, says Syed.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Together, these improvements enhance both efficiency and power delivery while only slightly increasing the chip's size.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

“This investment of $360 million is to build, preserve and enhance affordable housing across Los Angeles,” Jurado said at a news conference in Boyle Heights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Rigetti plans to enhance its Cepheus system to achieve a median 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity later this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Belles are the descendants of the Goddess of Beauty, blessed with the arcana to enhance the world and rescue the people of Orléans.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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