enhance

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Pronunciation

/ɪnˈhɑːns/(in-HAHNSS)

Part of speech

verbneutral/positive

Chinese

增强;提升(改善某事物的质量、价值或吸引力)

Definition

To intensify, increase, or improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Word family

  • enhancement/ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt/(n)增强;提升
  • enhanced/ɪnˈhɑːnst/(adj)增强的;提升的

Collocations

  • enhance performance
  • enhance the user experience
  • enhance skills
  • enhance credibility
  • image enhancement
  • enhance productivity
  • greatly enhanced

Examples

  1. 1.Regular feedback can significantly enhance employee performance and engagement.
  2. 2.The renovation enhanced the building's energy efficiency while preserving its original character.

Synonyms

  • improve/ɪmˈpruːv/make better
  • strengthen/ˈstrɛŋθən/make stronger
  • boost/buːst/increase markedly in strength or value

Etymology

from Old French "enhancier" = to raise, exalt — possibly from Latin "inaltiare" (to raise high)