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 However, homeschoolers affiliated with a public charter school can frequently receive education benefits to enhance their homeschooling. — Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Blakespear said the law is focused on enhancing consumer protections, because many residents and parents looking to purchase e-bikes have ultimately been sold a very different and much less controllable product. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Ellaboudy provided guidance to the informant on how to enhance the Houthis’ communications equipment. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Future Society’s Base Scent is an innovative deodorant-fragrance hybrid that enhances your personal scent to make your body smell good on its own. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enhance

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Key Takeaways Kettlebells are versatile tools that can improve lower-body strength, balance, core stability, and functional movement.

— Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2026
Open, consistent walking paths improve mobility without construction.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

Currently, the interplay of elevated interest rates and high oil prices is intensifying risk aversion across global markets, suggesting capital outflow pressure on emerging market bonds could persist for some time.

— , CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
North Korea has intensified tensions with a series of military displays this month, including short-range ballistic missile launches, live-fire missile and artillery exercises, and the commissioning of a new warship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of intensify

Verb

Sweets, however – which the researchers defined as sugars, and sweetened foods and beverages – were a different story.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Costner cited a scene in which Dunbar introduces the Lakota tribe to coffee and convinces them to partake by sweetening it heavily.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweeten

Verb

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam met in Canberra last month, pledging to deepen their partnership on issues like defense and trade.

— Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
What’s more, its growth runway could widen materially as the Huntsville, Alabama, company deepens its relationships with disruptive defense innovator Anduril Industries and space-launch leader SpaceX .

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 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

Verb

Poland’s prime minister warns Russia may target countries supporting Ukraine with hybrid attacks, while new drone explosions have heightened local fears.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
The Pentagon chief’s expansive needs only heighten some Republicans’ skepticism of his leadership over the US military.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of heighten

Verb

The brand is best known for its bestselling $38 HoliRoots Hair Oil, which features ingredients such as ashwagandha, dashmool and castor oil to strengthen strands and promote hair growth.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Zachary Krevor, Stratolaunch’s president and CEO, said the 777 will strengthen the company’s ability to meet customer demand.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of strengthen

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