enhance

verb

in-ˈhan(t)s How to pronounce enhance (audio)
Definition of enhancenext
1
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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2
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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3
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 The passing of 30 years has only enhanced the appeal of the group’s Nashville detour, shifting attention from the incongruity of Ween cutting a country record to the joyous chemistry between these old pros and young punks. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026 The Twins would love to enhance their position by further bolstering the bullpen. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The dishes use simple seasoning like thick Atlantic Salt, olive oil and lemon to enhance instead of masking the ingredients. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The new restriction will not apply to videos that were edited or enhanced using Snapchat’s own AI creative tools, though these videos will include transparency indicators, the company added. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enhance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance
  1. improve
  2. intensify
  3. sweeten
  4. deepen
  5. spruce
  6. heighten
  7. candy
  8. strengthen
Verb
  • But the goal is to improve food access for vulnerable residents, Wang said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Atrium Health and WakeMed announced a merger agreement, projected to improve access and affordability across the state, accelerate growth and jobs in Wake County and transform mental healthcare.
    — Eva Flowe August 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
Verb
  • History shows that presidents who intensify wars in pursuit of a way out, or to protect their own prestige or America’s reputation, descend a slippery slope.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rising electricity demand from AI data centers has intensified the search for on-site power systems that can ease pressure on strained grids without locking operators into a single fuel.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensify
Verb
  • The nutty richness of the sherry is immediately apparent, sweetened and charmed by the orgeat, and the sherry as much as anything is what sets the Fog Cutter apart.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That’s probably thanks to the fact that the bar isn’t sweetened with stevia, sugar alcohols, or monk fruit, but rather a combination of real maple syrup and honey.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeten
Verb
  • Communities will debate whether AI improves access to knowledge or deepens dependence on a few private platforms.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Allowing your lawn to wilt a little between waterings helps deepen the root system.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepen
Verb
  • 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
  • And these pieces don’t need much to spruce them up either.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Definition of spruce
Verb
  • While every other Hughes film is grounded in ordinary everyday experiences only slightly heightened for comedic effect, Weird Science stands apart as his big cartoonish swing at a high concept sci-fi comedy.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The certification was delayed as Boeing addressed technical issues and heightened regulatory scrutiny following two crashes involving the larger Max 8 that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of heighten
Verb
  • That’s basically the reason cheese straws and candied pecans exist.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And classic cheesecake benefits from orange marmalade and candied pistachio crumbles.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of candy
Verb
  • Ultimately, leveraging salary transparency allows for informed decisions, guiding learning and strengthening professional value for future opportunities.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • These same advantages have strengthened Washington’s ability to shape global legal norms.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthen

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