Enhancing
/ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/
Definitions
To improve or intensify the quality, value, or desirability of something.
/ɪnˈhæns/
To improve or augment the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding more details will enhance your essay.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a dish. To enhance the flavor, you'd add extra spices, right? Enhancing something is like making it better, bigger, or more impressive.
👶 For kids: Making something better or fancier.
More Examples
The new lighting system enhances the performance on stage.
The training program is designed to enhance employees' skills.
How It's Used
"Software updates are designed to enhance the user experience."
"The company is investing in marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness."
"The artist used bold colors to enhance the painting's dramatic effect."
From Middle English *enhauncen*, from Old French *enhauncer* ('to raise, lift up'), from *en-* ('in, into') + *hauncer* ('to raise').
The word 'enhance' started being used in the 15th century, with a general meaning related to increasing or making greater.
Memory tip
Think of 'high-five-ing' something to make it better.