enhances

verb

present tense third-person singular of enhance
1
as in improves
to make better some shrubbery would really enhance the curb appeal of that house

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Relevance

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2
as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree the right makeup would enhance the beauty of her eyes

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3
as in sweetens
to make more desirable leather seats and a state-of-the-art stereo system enhance the sedan

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Recent Examples of enhances Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026 The fiber noticeably elevates hand feel, making denim smoother and softer against the skin, while adding a subtle sheen and surface richness that enhances the aesthetic. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Gay, who is borderline to make the 53-man roster even with a high number of LB injuries, has seen his special teams participation increase recently, which enhances his chances of making the final roster. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 The vision ultimately describes a county where growth enhances rather than erodes the characteristics that make Placer distinct. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Chili peppers, mint, and eucalyptus work through different chemical pathways, which is why combining them enhances their effects. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 Animal proteins are generally more digestible than plant proteins, and cooking generally enhances protein digestibility. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 In addition to providing museum guests with more indoor space, the new location enhances the exterior, drawing people in with a yellow brick road and murals on the building’s outside walls. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enhances
  1. improves
  2. intensifies
  3. sweetens
  4. heightens
  5. deepens
  6. strengthens
  7. consolidates
Verb
  • This creates a thin thermal boundary layer and improves heat transfer at the point of impact.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Shorter grass improves seed-to-soil contact and lets more sunlight reach the soil surface for better seed germination.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of improves
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  • Over the coming years, NASA’s VIPER rover, the European Space Agency’s PROSPECT drilling package, and the Japan-India LUPEX rover are expected to arrive at the moon’s south pole, as the race to find water sources intensifies.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge of proximity becomes more serious when a storm rapidly intensifies.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • The legislation also sweetens conditions for productions that choose to monetize a portion of their tax credits instead of putting the full value toward their tax liability.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Adding smarter tracking, even slower slow motion, and a new color profile that can capture 17 EV of dynamic range further sweetens the deal.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
Definition of sweetens
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  • That reach has made the company an increasingly important link between farms and some of America's biggest food companies, and heightens the risk of food safety problems spreading.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Remember, Virgo wants facts, systems and practical solutions, while Pisces heightens our intuition, compassion and spirituality.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • The measure targets Central Valley and Central Coast lands facing strict groundwater pumping limits, offering a lifeline for growers as climate change deepens droughts.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This is the rare prequel that deepens and complicates the world of the original — and the rare lower-budget sequel that manages to look and sound great years later.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepens
Verb
  • Every solution is designed to augment human expertise rather than replace it, ensuring AI strengthens decision-making while maintaining accountability, transparency, and trust.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The investment also strengthens Winnipeg’s position in a specialized part of the aerospace supply chain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthens
Verb
  • For a compatible computer that needs both Windows and Office, the bundle consolidates two core purchases without adding monthly fees.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026
  • More than 8,100 people have been rescued, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, which consolidates information from Nepal Police, Nepal Army and Armed Police Force.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolidates

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“Enhances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enhances. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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