enhance (ɪnˈhɑːns
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Definitions
verb
- (tr) to intensify or increase in quality, value, power, etc; improve; augment
Alternative Forms
enˈhancement noun enˈhancer noun enˈhancive adjectiveWord Origin
C14: from Old French enhaucier, from en-C14: from Old French from 1 + to raise, from Vulgar Latin (unattested), from Latin high + haucier to raise, from Vulgar Latin altiāre (unattested), from Latin altus highUsage examples
Whatever else Aids meant, he recognised it as another opportunity to enhance the trappings, to indulge the myths of danger and of power.
, The Scar (1990)Lee wondered if a better approach would be to enhance a natural, living barrier - the bacteria already present in healthy vaginal membranes.
New Scientist (2003)The setting works well to enhance the characters ' feelings of being not quite where they want to be.
Globe and Mail (2003)Pure Style Living will provide everyday inspiration for anyone who wants to enhance their quality of living.
Glasgow Herald (2001)More significantly, perhaps, the myth reinforces Aborigines ' reliance on observation to enhance their metaphysical speculations.
, ABORIGINE DREAMING: Introduction to the Wisdom and Thought of the Aboriginal Traditions of Australia (2002)