Enhance
/ɪnˈhæns/
Definitions
To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or desirability of something.
/ɪnˈhæns/
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding music will enhance the atmosphere of the party.
💡 Simply: To make something better, like adding a filter to a picture to make it look more beautiful.
👶 For kids: To make something better or nicer, like adding sprinkles to your ice cream!
More Examples
The new features enhance the performance of the car.
Proper lighting can enhance the appearance of a room.
She used makeup to enhance her natural beauty.
How It's Used
"The software update enhances the user experience."
"We need to enhance our marketing strategies to increase sales."
"The artist used light to enhance the beauty of the landscape."
Idioms & expressions
to enhance one's reputation
To improve how people perceive you.
"Volunteering at the local homeless shelter is a great way to enhance your reputation in the community."
enhance the flavor
To make the taste of something better
"Adding a bit of lemon juice can enhance the flavor of the fish."
From Middle English *enhauncen*, from Old French *enhaucier* 'to raise, elevate,' from *en-* (from Latin *in-*) 'in, on' + *haucier* (related to *haus* 'house').
Used since the early 14th century, initially referring to the process of making something greater or more impressive.
Memory tip
Think of *hands* reaching up to *enhance* something, making it better.