Synonyms of enhances

enhances

verb

present tense third-person singular of enhance

1

as in improves

to make better

some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improves
• enriches
• refines
• ameliorates
• helps
• perfects
• reinforces
• upgrades
• amends
• remediates
• remedies
• betters
• strengthens
• meliorates
• intensifies
• corrects
• rectifies
• boosts
• revises
• rehabilitates
• reforms
• fortifies
• reworks
• refurbishes
• emends
• fine-tunes
• revamps
• edits
• fines
• hones
• beefs (up)
• polishes
• redrafts
• rehabs
• retouches
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impairs
• worsens
• hurts
• harms
• injures
• damages
• tarnishes
• reduces
• vitiates
• spoils
• flaws
• diminishes
• disfigures
• lessens
• lowers
• blights
• defaces
• mars
• endamages
• blemishes

2

as in intensifies

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifies
• heightens
• deepens
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• boosts
• amplifies
• accentuates
• broadens
• sharpens
• expands
• magnifies
• augments
• redoubles
• emphasizes
• steps up
• extends
• lengthens
• maximizes
• accelerates
• amps (up)
• enforces
• enlarges
• beefs (up)
• hastens
• quickens
• points (up)
• enlivens
• stresses
• supplements
• exacerbates
• aggravates
• restrengthens
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• weakens
• moderates
• tones (down)
• abates
• subdues
• recedes
• wanes
• subsides
• alleviates
• lightens
• tapers (off)
• eases
• lets up (on)
• dwindles

3

as in sweetens

to make more desirable

leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improves
• sweetens
• enriches
• spruces
• ameliorates
• candies
• embellishes
• tricks
• dresses up
• meliorates
• soups up
• dolls up
• cosmeticizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enhances

That salt enhances and changes the overall flavor experience. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

Giving deputies immediate access to behavioral health resources improves outcomes, enhances safety and connects people with long-term support instead of unnecessary incarceration. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026

Home management apps enable owners to document their property's history and critical information, creating a digital manual that enhances resale value and reduces risk. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, occupations such as IT and engineering, where AI enhances the value of experience by taking over routine tasks, are among the few that have held up since last summer. — Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Last but not least, the brand uses an exclusive cryo tangerine complex that enhances luminosity for a soft, coveted glow. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

How Simtriyo Works Simtriyo enhances the activity of natural chemical messengers in the brain that impact behavior, says Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health in Washington, DC. — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026

Applying makeup on mature skin is actually all about utilizing products a way that enhances your natural skin for a more glowing, youthful look. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026

The reduced warping really enhances the display's look and feel. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026