enhance

Everyday

1. To make something better, stronger or more attractive; to improve the quality or value. tree →
2. (computing, images) To make a picture or sound clearer: «enhance the photo». tree →

In the lessons

In science and computing: enhance an image, enhance sound. In school: enhance your writing with adjectives and detail; enhance learning with trips. In everyday life: spices enhance flavour. Safety and ethics: «performance-enhancing drugs» are banned in sport. Phrases: «enhance quality», «enhance the flavour», «enhanced by».

Examples

• A pinch of salt enhances the flavour. tree →
• Adding adjectives can enhance your writing. tree →
• The detective enhanced the photo to see the number plate. tree →
• The new playground enhanced the school grounds. tree →
• Lights enhance the beauty of the Christmas tree. tree →
• Performance-enhancing drugs are against the rules in sport. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun: «enhancement». Formal; in speech say «improve», «make better». Spelling: en + hance (not «enhanse»).