polish — to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- My mom polished the family car until it looked like a mirror.
- He polished off three pizzas in ten minutes - what a champion!
- I need to polish my Korean before visiting Seoul.
polish
VERB[/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/]
to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɒlɪʃ/
🌳Etymology
Rootpolish
🎵Rhyme
abolishdemolish
abolish
demolish
🔗Collocations
polish shoes
nail polish
furniture polish
polish off
polish up
shoe polish
📝Examples
“My mom polished the family car until it looked like a mirror.”
😄 Fun example
“He polished off three pizzas in ten minutes - what a champion!”
“I need to polish my Korean before visiting Seoul.”
😄 Fun example
“She bought expensive nail polish but forgot she bites her nails.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
shinebuffrefineperfectimprove
Antonyms
tarnishdullroughen
Related
waxcleanbrushshinegloss
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