ENHANCE Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

enhance

verb

in-ˈhan(t)s

Definition of enhance

as in to improve

to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

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Relevance

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as in to intensify

to make markedly greater in measure or degree the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

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as in to sweeten

to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

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Recent Examples of enhance My Beloved‘s songs are mostly mid-tempo and melody-forward, with an acoustic underpinning and careful nuances enhanced with strings, keyboards and hand percussion. — Gary Graff, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026 Audiobooks can enhance reading for readers who prefer to enjoy a book in that format. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 Security experts have long warned that AI voice and face cloning could be easily abused to enhance impersonation scams. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 Ant nests concentrate nutrients that enhance plant growth, thereby creating good grazing habitat for species like gazelles. — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enhance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance

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Moon’s priorities for another term included expanding students’ access to mental health services, improving teacher recruitment and retention, and increasing career technical education opportunities.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Serve the easy meal, use the good blanket, and let a pleasure count without improving it.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

The Daily Caller is clearly positioning itself for a landscape not just post-midterms but post- Trump, and for a bitter and intensifying intra-party media battle.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
This weekend's shows fell during the ceasefire, but the company plans to perform next weekend as usual, even as local officials warn that Russian forces have brought in more weapons and personnel and some residents expect shelling to intensify.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of intensify

Verb

Pumpkin Maple Drizzle Cakes As if a moist pumpkin loaf weren’t enough, this one is drenched in a soaking liquid of orange juice sweetened with maple syrup, and drizzled in a maple glaze.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Many take care of everything from printing to framing, with perks like complimentary hanging hardware to sweeten the deal.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sweeten

Verb

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — who was visiting in a bid to deepen trade ties — were both in attendance.

— Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Hedge funds and other investors who borrow to make bigger bets may have to sell more stocks to cover losses and meet demands for cash, which can deepen a sell-off.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of deepen

Verb

If your outdoor space has been looking a little tired from the summer sun and storms, consider this your sign to spruce things up before the next season is in full swing.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
Prince Harry even spruced the place up to Meghan’s liking while the couple was dating, per People, and proposed to her in the walled garden outside of the cottage in 2017.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026

Definition of spruce

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The designation could expose individuals accused of working with MI6 to prosecution under Iranian law and heighten the risk of military confrontation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
This discovery further heightens concerns regarding the manufacturing quality and overall reliability of American aerospace products.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of heighten

Verb

González’s victory gives Calvo another council member aligned with his administration, strengthening his position less than a year after taking office as mayor.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The letter represents their commitment to strengthen efforts to help more young people enjoy lifelong benefits of sport, physical activity and movement.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of strengthen

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