ə̇nˈhan(t)s, en-, -haa(ə)n-, -hain-, -hȧn- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhauncer, alteration of Old French enhaucier, from en- en- (I) + haucier to raise, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin altiare, from altus high — more at old
1. obsolete
a. : raise , lift
b. : to exalt especially in rank or spirit ; also : extol
2. : advance , augment , elevate , heighten , increase
our pleasure was enhanced by our hostess's care
his gracious courtesy enhanced his scholarship
3.
a. : to increase the worth or value of
an estate enhanced by careful management
b. : ornament , beautify
proposed to enhance the paneling with gilt medallions
a young girl should avoid trying to enhance her looks with heavy makeup
Synonyms: see intensify