v.
Pronunciation: in- ' han(t)s, en-
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: en · hanced ; en · hanc · ing
Etymology: Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhaucer, enhauncer, from Vulgar Latin *inaltiare, from Latin in + altus high ― more at OLD
Date: 13th century
1 obsolete : RAISE
2 : HEIGHTEN , INCREASE especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness < enhanced the room with crown molding>
– en · hance · ment \ - ' han(t)-sm ə nt \ noun