Enhance: meaning, definitions and examples

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enhance

[ ɪnˈhæns ]

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improve

To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or attractiveness of something.

Synonyms

augment, boost, enrich, improve

Examples of usage

Regular exercise can enhance your overall health.
She used special effects to enhance the video quality.
The new software is designed to enhance user experience.
Adding spices can enhance the flavor of the dish.
The company is constantly looking for ways to enhance their products.

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make more attractive

To make something more attractive or appealing by adding extra features or details.

Synonyms

beautify, decorate, embellish, ornament

Examples of usage

She enhanced her beauty with makeup.
He enhanced the presentation with colorful visuals.
The garden was enhanced by the addition of a fountain.
The artist enhanced the painting with intricate details.

Translations

Translations of the word "enhance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melhorar

aprimorar
intensificar

🇮🇳 सुधारना

बढ़ाना
उन्नत करना

🇩🇪 verbessern

steigern
verstärken

🇮🇩 meningkatkan

memperbaiki
memperkuat

🇺🇦 покращувати

підсилювати
удосконалювати

🇵🇱 poprawić

wzmacniać
ulepszać

🇯🇵 向上させる (こうじょうさせる)

強化する (きょうかする)
改善する (かいぜんする)

🇫🇷 améliorer

renforcer
intensifier

🇪🇸 mejorar

intensificar
reforzar

🇹🇷 iyileştirmek

artırmak
güçlendirmek

🇰🇷 향상시키다

증대하다
강화하다

🇸🇦 تحسين

تعزيز
تقوية

🇨🇿 zlepšit

posílit
vylepšit

🇸🇰 zlepšiť

posilniť
vylepšiť

🇨🇳 改善 (gǎishàn)

增强 (zēngqiáng)
提高 (tígāo)

🇸🇮 izboljšati

okrepiti
izboljšati

🇮🇸 bæta

styrkja
auka

🇰🇿 жақсарту

күшейту
нығайту

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)

გაძლიერება (gazlierba)
გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)

🇦🇿 yaxşılaşdırmaq

gücləndirmək
təkmilləşdirmək

🇲🇽 mejorar

intensificar
reforzar

Word origin

The word 'enhance' originated from the Middle English word 'enhauncen', which came from the Old French word 'enhan(c)ier', meaning 'to raise, lift up'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of increasing or improving something. Over time, 'enhance' has become a common term in various fields, such as technology, design, and personal development.