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Enhance

/ɪnˈhæns/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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  1. 1

    To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

    "The new lighting will enhance the overall ambiance of the restaurant."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Late Middle English: from Old French en- (expressing a change of state) + hauncer 'raise' (based on Latin altus 'high').

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