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

"Aerial support complements the extensive work already being undertaken by firefighters and partner agencies on the ground and enhances our ability to limit the spread of fire where conditions allow."

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

He wants his listener to feel disorientated, or surprised, or intrigued, especially if it fits or enhances the words of the poem.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall