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 So far, ten European countries have joined the initiative by establishing bilateral nuclear steering groups to discuss French nuclear strategy and how its evolution could enhance their security. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 Among the felony charges Textor faces are five counts of fraud against a financial institution, 13 counts of forgery, two counts of counterfeiting, five counts of fraud and seven counts of fraud with enhancing circumstances. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The track was later enhanced in postproduction to function as the whale’s heartbeat in the film. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The White House said the order was designed to enhance election integrity. — Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enhance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhance

Verb

The company is reviewing costs, operations, and portfolio of brands to improve performance.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
But Hall and Woodford, in separate contributions, set about improving the Keynesian model to take into account how consumers and businesses actually make decisions about whether to invest and spend.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

The complex political and economic climate has only intensified their desire to invest their own time and resources in uplifting other Latino and Hispanic creatives.

— Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Their push intensified as questions emerged about district contracts and payments involving a consultant with ties to Sneed.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensify

Verb

While Kimberly-Clark checked that box on its own, the pending Kenvue acquisition added a fundamental catalyst to sweeten the investment case.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
One of my go-tos is the brand’s fudge brownie mix, which has only six ingredients (plus oil and water) and is sweetened with coconut sugar.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeten

Verb

While security is by far the most pressing priority, new projections from the IMF have revealed the war’s deepening economic toll.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Washington, for its part, is creating friction in many of its partnerships instead of deepening them, and risks squandering its network just as its adversaries are learning to make more of theirs.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 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

By then, playoff implications could be at stake, which would heighten the tension even more between these bitter rivals.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Attacks in the Black Sea have also heightened fears about global food security, as Ukraine is one of the world’s largest exports of grain.

— Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of heighten

Verb

Since 2021 the company has also been intent on strengthening its distribution channels and showrooms across Asia, Europe and North America.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The work is intended to help transfer specialized nuclear-submarine design knowledge, improve technical coordination and strengthen the industrial capabilities required to build and sustain advanced submarines over their operational lifetimes.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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