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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Imagine a mayor deciding that it would enhance tourists’ experience to remove all of his city’s street names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Those likely include peptides such as BPC-157, TB-500, and MOTs-C, which are said to enhance strength, energy, and recovery and have become fixtures in the fitness community.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

We learn during the film that at least some have lost weight during the intervention, which would enhance both male and female fertility.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

So, just trying to enhance everything I can coming into the playoffs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

By representing myself I would enhance the symbolism of my role.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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