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verb (used with object), en·hanced, en·hanc·ing.
1.
to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify: The candelight enhanced her beauty.
2.
to raise the value or price of: Rarity enhances the worth of old coins.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English enhauncen < Anglo-French enhauncer, apparently for Old French enhaucer, equivalent to en- en-1 + haucer to raise (French hausser) < Vulgar Latin *altiāre (derivative of Latin altus high, with h- < Germanic; see haughty), though -n- is unexplained
1325–75; Middle English enhauncen < Anglo-French enhauncer, apparently for Old French enhaucer, equivalent to en- en-1 + haucer to raise (French hausser) < Vulgar Latin *altiāre (derivative of Latin altus high, with h- < Germanic; see haughty), though -n- is unexplained
Related forms
en·hance·ment, noun
en·hanc·ive, adjective
self-en·hance·ment, noun
un·en·hanced, adjective
Antonyms
1. diminish. 2. reduce.
1. diminish. 2. reduce.
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Enhanced
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example Sentences
- The first step to enhanced and improved education is for teachers themselves to take it upon themselves to behave professionally.
- Doing it will not get me a raise, promotion, or enhanced job security.
- Heat and a bit of blackening gives the tomato a savory depth that's only enhanced by toasted chiles.
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