enhance

[en-hans, -hahns] / ɛnˈhæns, -ˈhɑns /

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

Example Sentences

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But while Cursor is an AI-assisted coding tool to enhance the work of individual developers, Factory is essentially creating an AI agent developer for enterprises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Those likely include peptides such as BPC-157, TB-500, and MOTs-C, which are said to enhance strength, energy, and recovery and have become fixtures in the fitness community.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

We learn during the film that at least some have lost weight during the intervention, which would enhance both male and female fertility.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

The mutation appears to enhance the activity of enzymes that convert vitamin A into its active forms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Should musicians be engaged to enhance the spooky atmosphere?

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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