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enhance Definition

en·hance (en hans′, -häns′; -in-)

transitive verb -·hanced′, -·hanc′·ing

  1. to make greater, as in cost, value, attractiveness, etc.; heighten; augment
  2. to improve the quality or condition of
  3. to improve electronically the quality or clarity of (a photograph or other image) as by means of a computer

Etymology: ME enhauncen < Anglo-Fr enhauncer < OFr enhaucier < VL *inaltiare < in-, en- + *altiare, to raise < L altus, high

enhance Related Forms
en·hance′·ment noun en·hanc′er noun
enhance Synonyms

enhance

v.

intensify, heighten, magnify, flatter; see become 2, improve 1, intensify. See syn. study at intensify.

enhance Usage Examples

Object

  • employability: The directory will support staff in HE who wish to enhance the employability of their students.
  • biodiversity: A Green Grid for the Thames Gateway will provide green space for recreation for local people and enhance biodiversity.
  • quality: The esthetic value of our big green friends enhances the quality of life of millions of people.
  • effectiveness: We can research, write, edit and manage your content to preserve its informative value and enhance the effectiveness of your site.
  • competitiveness: How can CSR be shaped to enhance the competitiveness of sectors, nations and regions?
  • productivity: We recognize that enhancing productivity is a continuing challenge to firms.

Subject

  • addition: Experiments in the Southern Ocean show that productivity, and subsequent CO 2 drawdown, are enhanced by iron additions.
  • furnishing: Great care has been taken to preserve the original character of this charismatic cottage, which is tastefully enhanced by old pine furnishings.

Modifying Another Word

  • greatly: These can greatly enhance the accuracy of fire support.
  • significantly: This would form a core element of a significantly enhanced public transport network.
  • considerably: In France further acquisitions have considerably enhanced our market position and prospects for the future.
  • thereby: The Act requires a government organization to place the public interest before its own, thereby enhancing respect for the rights of the individual.
  • digitally: All images are digitally enhanced to provide unique and beautiful pictures that will provide fond memories - forever.

Used with why or when

  • when: Venture profitability can be enhanced further when members are structured as offshore corporations.

Present participle complement

  • exist: This provision is designed to support and enhance existing behavioral policies within schools.
  • learn: A creative use of ICT will enhance learning opportunities.
  • teach: Teachers will find essential activities showing where and how ICT can enhance teaching and learning in their subject.

Preposition: for

  • television: Warner's Region one DVD is presented in 2.35:1 letterboxed format and is enhanced for widescreen televisions.

Preposition: by

  • addition: Experiments in the Southern Ocean show that productivity, and subsequent CO 2 drawdown, are enhanced by iron additions.
  • furnishing: Great care has been taken to preserve the original character of this charismatic cottage, which is tastefully enhanced by old pine furnishings.