ENHANCE


Meaning of ENHANCE in English

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

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.