Enhance
verb
To make or become better or more appealing.
The beautiful curtains will enhance the look of your living room.
Often appears as...
- enhance performance
- enhance beauty
verb
To increase or improve in value, quality, or attractiveness.
Her long, shiny hair enhances her beauty.
Often appears as...
- enhance value
- enhance quality
verb
To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
His refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation.
Often appears as...
- enhance reputation
- enhance image
verb
To make or become better or more appealing.
The beautiful curtains will enhance the look of your living room.
Often appears as...
- enhance performance
- enhance beauty
verb
To increase or improve in value, quality, or attractiveness.
Her long, shiny hair enhances her beauty.
Often appears as...
- enhance value
- enhance quality
verb
To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
His refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation.
Often appears as...
- enhance reputation
- enhance image
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Context Specific
Use 'enhance' when improvement adds value or appeal, usually in a subtle or sophisticated manner.
Installing a skylight can greatly enhance a dimly lit kitchen.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Enhance' implies a positive outcome, suggesting an improvement that is clearly beneficial or desirable.
The chef used spices to enhance the flavors of the meal.
Pro Tip 3/3Effect Subtlety
'Enhance' often indicates a subtle enhancement, not a complete transformation.
Proper lighting can enhance a painting's appearance without altering it.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Specific
Use 'enhance' when improvement adds value or appeal, usually in a subtle or sophisticated manner.
Installing a skylight can greatly enhance a dimly lit kitchen.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Enhance' implies a positive outcome, suggesting an improvement that is clearly beneficial or desirable.
The chef used spices to enhance the flavors of the meal.
Pro Tip 3/3Effect Subtlety
'Enhance' often indicates a subtle enhancement, not a complete transformation.
Proper lighting can enhance a painting's appearance without altering it.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Specific
Use 'enhance' when improvement adds value or appeal, usually in a subtle or sophisticated manner.
Installing a skylight can greatly enhance a dimly lit kitchen.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Enhance' implies a positive outcome, suggesting an improvement that is clearly beneficial or desirable.
The chef used spices to enhance the flavors of the meal.
Pro Tip 3/3Effect Subtlety
'Enhance' often indicates a subtle enhancement, not a complete transformation.
Proper lighting can enhance a painting's appearance without altering it.
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How playing an...
who showed the same levels of cognitive function and neural processing at the start, found that those who were exposed to a period of music learning showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function,
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How optical illusions...
So it spends cognitive energy as efficiently as possible, using assumptions about visual information to create a tailored, edited vision of the world. Imagine your brain calling out these edits on the "Okay, those squares could be objects. Let's enhance that black-white contrast on the sides with lateral inhibition.
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are broken and disabled. We the people need not accept our limitations, but can transcend disability through technological innovation. Indeed, through fundamental advances in bionics in this century, we will set the technological foundation for an enhanced human experience, and we will end disability.
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How to create a space...
this young gentleman has cerebral palsy so we dream about inventing an enhanced locomotor suit for him to increase his muscle tone his stepping ability just so he can do daily activities just enjoy life so is pretty inspiring trust that's what keeps us going we'll be flying this blue suit to
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The science of...
To help you focus, norepinephrine creates a sort of tunnel vision, blocking out surrounding distractions, possibly even warping your sense of time, and enhancing your memory. This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction
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The science of milk -...
In their natural environment, mammals secrete milk on call for immediate consumption by their young. But with the demands of thirsty consumers, the dairy industry has enlisted methods to step up production, enhance shelf life, and provide a variety of milk products.
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The benefits of a good...
Sensory data is initially transcribed and temporarily recorded in the neurons as short-term memory. From there, it travels to the hippocampus, which strengthens and enhances the neurons in that cortical area. Thanks to the phenomenon of neuroplasticity,
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UK National Parks in 100...
which are mostly used for rearing cows and sheep our national parks were created to conserve and enhance their wildlife beauty heritage and use there for all of us to enjoy care for and benefit from
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Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
and then maybe we can then somehow enhance upfront type of immunity against such infections. I'm very optimistic, actually. I probably will not see it in my lifetime, but who knows?
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What is the biggest...
is believed to be the largest single-celled organism in the world thanks to its unique biological hacks. Its surface area is enhanced with a frond-like structure.
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How playing an...
who showed the same levels of cognitive function and neural processing at the start, found that those who were exposed to a period of music learning showed enhancement in multiple brain areas, compared to the others. This recent research about the mental benefits of playing music has advanced our understanding of mental function,
Video examples
How optical illusions...
So it spends cognitive energy as efficiently as possible, using assumptions about visual information to create a tailored, edited vision of the world. Imagine your brain calling out these edits on the "Okay, those squares could be objects. Let's enhance that black-white contrast on the sides with lateral inhibition.
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New bionics let us run,...
are broken and disabled. We the people need not accept our limitations, but can transcend disability through technological innovation. Indeed, through fundamental advances in bionics in this century, we will set the technological foundation for an enhanced human experience, and we will end disability.
Video examples
How to create a space...
this young gentleman has cerebral palsy so we dream about inventing an enhanced locomotor suit for him to increase his muscle tone his stepping ability just so he can do daily activities just enjoy life so is pretty inspiring trust that's what keeps us going we'll be flying this blue suit to
Video examples
The science of...
To help you focus, norepinephrine creates a sort of tunnel vision, blocking out surrounding distractions, possibly even warping your sense of time, and enhancing your memory. This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction
Video examples
The science of milk -...
In their natural environment, mammals secrete milk on call for immediate consumption by their young. But with the demands of thirsty consumers, the dairy industry has enlisted methods to step up production, enhance shelf life, and provide a variety of milk products.
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
Sensory data is initially transcribed and temporarily recorded in the neurons as short-term memory. From there, it travels to the hippocampus, which strengthens and enhances the neurons in that cortical area. Thanks to the phenomenon of neuroplasticity,
Video examples
UK National Parks in 100...
which are mostly used for rearing cows and sheep our national parks were created to conserve and enhance their wildlife beauty heritage and use there for all of us to enjoy care for and benefit from
Video examples
Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
and then maybe we can then somehow enhance upfront type of immunity against such infections. I'm very optimistic, actually. I probably will not see it in my lifetime, but who knows?
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What is the biggest...
is believed to be the largest single-celled organism in the world thanks to its unique biological hacks. Its surface area is enhanced with a frond-like structure.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Real education enhances the dignity of a human being and increases his or her self-respect. If only the real sense of education could be realized by each individual and carried forward in every field of human activity, the world will be so much a better place to live in.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Reading has been the fuel of my motivation: it has changed the direction in which I have traveled, and it has enhanced my creative imagination more than any other activity I have ever pursued.
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Kaia Gerber
American Model
My mom is very much about 'less is more.' She showed me how to use makeup to enhance your beauty but not to change your face, which I think is important.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
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Isaac Stern
Russian Musician
Everywhere in the world, music enhances a hall, with one exception: Carnegie Hall enhances the music.
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Katherine Parkinson
English Actress
Acting is about enhancing your life, not representing something that's missing.
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Ed Davey
British Politician
Home-produced energy enhances our energy security and boosts the economy.
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John Shelby Spong
American Clergyman
Whatever diminishes life is evil, and whatever enhances life is good.
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Ivan Reitman
Canadian Actor
In a comedy it helps enhance things that were already there.
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Rohan Marley
American Athlete
We want to bring life. We want to enhance life.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Real education enhances the dignity of a human being and increases his or her self-respect. If only the real sense of education could be realized by each individual and carried forward in every field of human activity, the world will be so much a better place to live in.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Reading has been the fuel of my motivation: it has changed the direction in which I have traveled, and it has enhanced my creative imagination more than any other activity I have ever pursued.
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Kaia Gerber
American Model
My mom is very much about 'less is more.' She showed me how to use makeup to enhance your beauty but not to change your face, which I think is important.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
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Isaac Stern
Russian Musician
Everywhere in the world, music enhances a hall, with one exception: Carnegie Hall enhances the music.
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Katherine Parkinson
English Actress
Acting is about enhancing your life, not representing something that's missing.
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Ed Davey
British Politician
Home-produced energy enhances our energy security and boosts the economy.
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John Shelby Spong
American Clergyman
Whatever diminishes life is evil, and whatever enhances life is good.
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Ivan Reitman
Canadian Actor
In a comedy it helps enhance things that were already there.
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Rohan Marley
American Athlete
We want to bring life. We want to enhance life.
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