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`en· hance | \ in-ˈhan(t)s
`enhanced; enhancing
`Definition of enhance
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` , en- \
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`transitive verb
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`1 : heighten, increase especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness enhanced
`the room with crown molding
`2 obsolete : raise
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`enhancement \ in- ˈhan(t)- smənt
` , en- \ noun
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`Synonyms
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`ameliorate,
`amend,
`better,
`enrich,
`help,
`improve,
`meliorate,
`perfect,
`refine,
`upgrade
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`worsen
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`Enhance Has Latin Roots
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`When enhance was borrowed into English in the 13th century, it meant “to raise.” That sense, though now
`obsolete, provides a clue about the origins of the word. Spelled enhauncen in Middle English, the word comes to
`us from Anglo-French enhaucer or enhauncer ("to raise"), which can be traced back to the Vulgar Latin verb
`inaltiare. That word, in turn, was formed by combining the prefix in- with Latin altus, meaning "high." Although
`enhance initially applied only to physically making things higher, it developed an additional and less literal sense
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`"to exalt especially in rank or spirit" and quickly acquired figurative senses for "raising" the value or attractiveness
`of something or someone.
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`You can enhance the flavor of the dish by using fresh herbs. The image has been digitally enhanced to show more
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`Recent Examples on the Web Jacksonville athletics director Alex Ricker-Gilbert said the move was made to
`strengthen the university as well as to enhance the experience for all students. — Matt Murschel,
`orlandosentinel.com, "Jacksonville University ending its football program after 21 seasons," 3 Dec. 2019 The
`additional funds will be used for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. — USA
`TODAY, "A subway Thanksgiving, too-high horse, gift wrap wars: News from around our 50 states," 27 Nov.
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`First Known Use of enhance
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`13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
`History and Etymology for enhance
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`Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhaucer, enhauncer, from Vulgar Latin *inaltiare, from Latin in
`+ altus high — more at old
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`: to increase or improve (something)
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