Synonyms of enhancing

enhancing

verb

present participle of enhance

1

as in improving

to make better

some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improving
• upgrading
• refining
• helping
• ameliorating
• enriching
• perfecting
• amending
• remedying
• bettering
• remediating
• reinforcing
• strengthening
• meliorating
• correcting
• intensifying
• rectifying
• rehabilitating
• reforming
• boosting
• revising
• refurbishing
• editing
• reworking
• revamping
• polishing
• fortifying
• fine-tuning
• honing
• fining
• emending
• redrafting
• rehabbing
• beefing (up)
• touching up
• retouching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsening
• impairing
• damaging
• harming
• hurting
• injuring
• spoiling
• reducing
• tarnishing
• vitiating
• diminishing
• lowering
• disfiguring
• marring
• blighting
• defacing
• lessening
• endamaging
• flawing
• blemishing

2

as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifying
• deepening
• heightening
• strengthening
• consolidating
• reinforcing
• boosting
• broadening
• amplifying
• expanding
• accentuating
• sharpening
• augmenting
• stepping up
• emphasizing
• magnifying
• extending
• lengthening
• maximizing
• redoubling
• enforcing
• accelerating
• enlarging
• beefing (up)
• supplementing
• amping (up)
• hastening
• stressing
• quickening
• enlivening
• pointing (up)
• exacerbating
• restrengthening
• aggravating
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• moderating
• diminishing
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• subduing
• waning
• dwindling
• tapering (off)
• alleviating
• receding
• subsiding
• lightening
• toning (down)
• easing
• letting up (on)

3

as in sweetening

to make more desirable

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improving
• sweetening
• sprucing
• candying
• ameliorating
• enriching
• meliorating
• tricking
• dressing up
• embellishing
• souping up
• cosmeticizing
• dolling up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enhancing

Increasing India’s alternative energy production has been one of the key achievements of the Modi government, but its role in enhancing India’s energy security is limited. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

The reason for that is because flushing fluids into the system this way can mask the detection of performance-enhancing substances. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

This includes enhancing transparency of patient records with appropriate providers and creating a care coordination system that directly supports patients who are eligible for cell and gene therapies. — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Fogel is an athlete himself (his effort to understand the dynamics of performance enhancing drugs in cycling became the genesis for Icarus). — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Minimalist makeup generally features little to no coverage and focuses on enhancing the skin’s natural features. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

The thoughtful update sees modern elements enhancing rather than detracting from the original details. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

Those included enhancing perimenopause and menopause education, grants for AEDs in child care centers and free state park access for veterans and Gold Star families. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026

In February, Brazil and India signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding on critical minerals and rare earths, enhancing cooperation on crucial resources between both countries. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026