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Enhancing

Verb / eˈnhænsɪŋ / Another word for enhancing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To improve or make something better.

Synonyms & similar words

heighten raise enhance improve upgrade boost amplify augment elevate heighten intensify strengthen enrich enliven embellish refine polish perfect advance promote develop cultivate foster

Synonyms by register

Formal

augmenting amplifying improving elevating

Informal

boosting sprucing up jazzing up beefing up

Literary

embellishing adorning gilding

Antonyms

diminishing reducing weakening lessening impairing damaging degrading

Common collocations

  • enhancing performance
  • enhancing user experience
  • enhancing security
  • enhancing quality
  • enhancing the flavor
  • enhancing the beauty
  • enhancing learning

Word family

noun enhancement
verb enhance
adjective enhancing
adverb enhancely

Usage note

Enhancing generally implies making something better or more attractive. It is often used in contexts of improvement, performance, or quality.

Example sentences

  1. The new teacher is enhancing our learning experience.
  2. Adding more spices will enhance the flavor of the soup.
  3. She bought a new dress to enhance her beauty for the party.
  4. The company is enhancing its product line to attract more customers.
  5. The music in the background enhances the mood of the scene.

Quotes

  • The power of imagination makes us infinite. - John Muir
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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