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

The organization said the center will help further its mission of saving more lives, increasing its capacity to provide more adoptable animals to the public, and enhancing its ability to further its commitment to offering a no-kill shelter. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

The drone is equipped with advanced autonomous flight systems, and the platform enables operators to control multiple units simultaneously, enhancing mission efficiency and reducing manpower requirements. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

The multi-decade agreement provides Coty with a strong platform to build on that momentum while enhancing the long-term visibility of Coty’s prestige portfolio. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Enhanced Germination Seeds naturally undergo stratification during winter, breaking dormancy and enhancing germination rates when spring conditions become favorable. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026

True to her no-makeup makeup ethos, her daily look is about enhancing her features. — Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

More frequent exercises among the Black Sea allies would be a logical first step toward enhancing interoperability. — Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

The Council on American-Islamic Relations is an advocacy group focused on enhancing understanding of Islam, protecting civil rights, promoting justice and empowering American Muslims, according to its website. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

The hair growth formula is great for enhancing scalp health and smoothing the hair. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026