enhance
word
/ɛnˈhæns/
en-HANS
/ɛnhˈɑːns/
en-HAHNS
Definition
To make something better, stronger, or more noticeable.
Usage & Nuances
"Enhance" is formal and often used in technical, academic, or business contexts. Collocates with words like "skills", "performance", "appearance", and "experience". Do not use to mean simply "add"; it implies improvement.
Spanish: mejorar - realzar - potenciarPortuguese (BR): melhorar - aprimorar - potencializarPortuguese (PT): melhorar - potenciar - realçarChinese (Simplified): 增强 - 提高 - 改善Chinese (Traditional): 增強 - 提高 - 改善Hindi: बेहतर बनाना - बढ़ानाArabic: تعزيز - تحسينBengali: উন্নত করা - বাড়ানোRussian: улучшать - повышать - усиливатьJapanese: 高める - 向上させるVietnamese: nâng cao - tăng cườngKorean: 향상시키다 - 강화하다Turkish: geliştirmek - artırmakUrdu: بہتر بنانا - بڑھاناIndonesian: meningkatkan - memperkuat
Example Sentences
Good lighting can enhance a photograph.
basic
This program will enhance your computer’s performance.
basic
We need to enhance our communication skills.
basic
A little bit of salt will really enhance the flavor of this dish.
natural
They used technology to enhance the learning experience.
natural
Adding some plants can greatly enhance the atmosphere in a room.
natural