English · Word Candidate

enhance

/ɪnˈhɑːns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: enhances · enhancing

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To augment or make something greater.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng cường hoặc làm cho lớn hơn

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Verb

Examples

They had no character to preserve, except for courage; and perhaps the reputation of ferocity enhanced the value of their services, in making them feared as well as hated by the people.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To improve something by adding features.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cải thiện điều gì đó bằng cách thêm tính năng

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Verb

Examples

A pom-pom to top off a stocking cap, a fringe to feather the edge of a shawl, tassels to define the points of an afghan, these are just a few of the delightful little goodies that enhance handknit things.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “enhance” mean?

To augment or make something greater.

Is “enhance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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