First Known Use: 13th century
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enhance
verb en·hance \in-ˈhan(t)s, en-\
: to increase or improve (something)
en·hanceden·hanc·ing
Full Definition of ENHANCE
transitive verb
1
obsolete : raise
2
: heighten, increase; especially : to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness <enhanced the room with crown molding>
— en·hance·ment \-ˈhan(t)-smənt\ noun
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Origin of ENHANCE
Middle English enhauncen, from Anglo-French enhaucer, enhauncer, from Vulgar Latin *inaltiare, from Latin in + altus high — more at old
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enhance
verb en·hance \in-ˈhans\
en·hanceden·hanc·ing
Definition of ENHANCE for Kids
: to make greater or better <The products claim to enhance beauty.>
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