enhance

enhance is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈhɑːns/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈhæns/ or /ɛnˈhæns/
• SAMPA: /In"h{ns/

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Verb

Plain form enhance

Third-person singular enhances

Past tense enhanced

Past participle enhanced

Present participle enhancing

Enhance is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. If you enhance something, you make it bigger or better.
   • Synonym: improve

   He can greatly enhance his reputation by winning tonight.

   Our aim is to enhance the quality of life for the British people.

Related words

• enhancer
• enhancement