enhances

VERB

improve, embellish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to appreciate augment boost build up complement enlarge heighten increase intensify raise reinforce strengthen upgrade

STRONG

adorn aggrandize amplify beautify boom elevate embroider exaggerate exalt lift magnify pad pyramid swell

WEAK

flesh out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage hurt lessen lower neglect reduce subtract take away undermine weaken

STRONG

compress condemn contract debase demote denounce depress disgrace drop mar play down

WEAK

fix minimize worsen

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enhances

The astute, low-key nature of their performances enhances the tale’s creepy credibility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

"Diversifying energy supplies, including with abundant US sources, enhances regional stability and prosperity."

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

Kyle Shanahan must believe the olfactory exhilaration of smelling salts enhances his coaching ability.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

“We believe the transaction materially enhances Rocket Lab’s strategic positioning by expanding its presence beyond launch into satellite connectivity,” Liwag said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

The police have received no training that enhances the likelihood they will spot the guilty people as they drive by and leave everyone else alone.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander