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enhanceto increase or improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to increase or improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈhæns/

Korean meaning: 무언가의 질, 가치, 또는 정도를 증가시키거나 향상시키다

Korean pronunciation: 인-핸스 (강세: 핸스)

Example Sentences

  • The teacher's funny jokes enhanced the boring math class like adding sugar to bitter medicine.
  • My mom thinks buying expensive shampoo will enhance my hair, but I still look like I stuck my finger in an electrical socket.
  • Technology has enhanced communication between people around the world.

enhance

VERB

//ɪnˈhæns//

to increase or improve the quality, value, or extent of something

enhance concept
💡 Concept

Making the photo much better

enhance rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

One dance can enhance your chance!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈhæns/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈhɑːns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Roothance
Suffix--

Origin

From Old French 'enhancer' meaning 'to raise or lift up', derived from 'en-' (in, into) combined with 'hance' (to lift), which comes from Latin 'hanc-' related to height. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.

🎵Rhyme

dancechanceglanceadvanceromance
dance
chance
glance
advance
romance

🔗Collocations

enhance performance

This software enhances computer performance.

enhance beauty

The makeup enhances her natural beauty.

enhance security

New cameras enhance building security.

enhance flavor

Herbs enhance the flavor of soup.

enhance experience

Virtual reality enhances the gaming experience.

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The teacher's funny jokes enhanced the boring math class like adding sugar to bitter medicine.

😄 Fun example

My mom thinks buying expensive shampoo will enhance my hair, but I still look like I stuck my finger in an electrical socket.

Technology has enhanced communication between people around the world.

Reading books regularly enhances vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

improvebooststrengthenamplifyupgrade

Antonyms

worsendiminishweaken

Related

enhancementimproveddevelopmentprogressadvancement

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