enhancing
Meaning of enhancing
- intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
his refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation
Middle English (formerly also as inhance ): from Anglo-Norman French enhauncer, based on Latin in- (expressing intensive force) + altus ‘high’. The word originally meant ‘elevate’ (literally and figuratively), later ‘exaggerate, make appear greater’, also ‘raise the value or price of something’. Current senses date from the early 16th century.
Information about enhancing
- It is a verb.
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Hyphenation of enhancing
en-hanc-ing
- It consists of 3 syllables and 9 chars.
- enhancing is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
enhancing synonyms
Meaning become or make greater in size, amount, or degree:
Meaning become or make more intense:
Meaning make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope:
Meaning increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier:
Meaning exaggerate:
Meaning make or become stronger:
Meaning add an extra element or amount to:
Meaning make (something) greater by adding to it; increase:
Meaning help or encourage (something) to increase or improve:
Meaning raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components:
Meaning lift or move to a higher position or level:
Meaning raise to a higher position or level:
Meaning increase rapidly:
Meaning raise or lift (something) to a higher position:
Meaning think or speak very highly of (someone or something):
Meaning increase the power, status, or wealth of:
Meaning (especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid:
Meaning make or become better:
Meaning improve or enhance the quality or value of:
Meaning contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities:
Meaning make or become more intense:
Meaning make or become deep or deeper:
Meaning give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing:
Meaning strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit):
Meaning draw a line under (a word or phrase) to give emphasis or indicate special type:
Meaning give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing:
Meaning walk for a long distance, especially across country:
enhancing antonyms
Meaning make or become less:
Meaning impair the quality or appearance of; spoil:
Words that rhyme with enhancing
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