Main Entry: en·hance

Pronunciation: \in-ˈhan(t)s, en-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): en·hanced; en·hanc·ing

Etymology: Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhaucer, enhauncer, from Vulgar Latin *inaltiare, from Latin in + altus high — more at old

Date: 13th century

1 obsolete : raise
2 : heighten, increase; especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness <enhanced the room with crown molding>

— en·hance·ment \-ˈhan(t)-smənt\ noun