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

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

A video wall and theater lighting will enhance the experience.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Treasury yields, which typically enhance the appeal of the non-interest-yielding asset.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Operation Bridger is a national police programme that seeks to enhance the security of MPs.

From BBC • May 5, 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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