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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It has also urged nearby countries to "enhance their preparedness and readiness", including surveillance at health facilities and communities.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

By reviving prize law and privateering, the U.S. would enhance its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They may also improve stem cell transplantation outcomes in older patients and enhance conditioning methods used in gene therapy.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

New CEO Yuping Huang highlighted recent acquisitions of Luminar Semiconductor and NuCrypt to enhance manufacturing and portfolio.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“Dad got the guy at the sound lab to enhance the tape.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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