Definitions for enhance
ɛnˈhæns, -ˈhɑnsen·hance

Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. enhance, heighten, raiseverb

   increase

   "This will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension"

2. enhanceverb

   make better or more attractive

   "This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. enhanceverb

   To lift, raise up.

   Etymology: enhauncen, from enhauncer, from enhaucier, from *, from in + altus.

2. enhanceverb

   To augment or make something greater.

   Etymology: enhauncen, from enhauncer, from enhaucier, from *, from in + altus.

3. enhanceverb

   To improve something by adding features.

   Etymology: enhauncen, from enhauncer, from enhaucier, from *, from in + altus.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Enhanceverb

   to raise or lift up; to exalt

   Etymology: [Norm. F. enhauncer, enhaucer, OF. enhaleier, enhaucier; pref. en- (L. in) + haucier to lift, raise up, from an assumed L. altiare, fr. L. altus high; cf. Pr. enansar, enanzar, to advance, exalt, and E. advance. See Altitude, and cf. Hawser.]

2. Enhanceverb

   to advance; to augment; to increase; to heighten; to make more costly or attractive; as, to enhance the price of commodities; to enhance beauty or kindness; hence, also, to render more heinous; to aggravate; as, to enhance crime

   Etymology: [Norm. F. enhauncer, enhaucer, OF. enhaleier, enhaucier; pref. en- (L. in) + haucier to lift, raise up, from an assumed L. altiare, fr. L. altus high; cf. Pr. enansar, enanzar, to advance, exalt, and E. advance. See Altitude, and cf. Hawser.]

3. Enhanceverb

   to be raised up; to grow larger; as, a debt enhances rapidly by compound interest

   Etymology: [Norm. F. enhauncer, enhaucer, OF. enhaleier, enhaucier; pref. en- (L. in) + haucier to lift, raise up, from an assumed L. altiare, fr. L. altus high; cf. Pr. enansar, enanzar, to advance, exalt, and E. advance. See Altitude, and cf. Hawser.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Enhance

   en-hans′, v.t. to heighten: to add to, increase.—n. Enhance′ment, act of enhancing: state of being enhanced: aggravation. [Prob. from O. Fr. enhaucer—L. in, and altus, high.]

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   Rank popularity for the word 'enhance' in Verbs Frequency: #555

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of enhance in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of enhance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of enhance in a Sentence

1. Iowan Nick Ryan:

   I am excited about the opportunity to help Gov. Huckabee. He is a man of great integrity and it is a great opportunity to help enhance his vision for a stronger and more prosperous America, there are many good people considering running for President. What stands-out most about Gov. Huckabee is his energetic, positive, and warm outlook about the future of America.

2. Arthur Lurigio:

   A new mayor with a plan for police reform and better police-community relations will enhance the quality of life in the city and encourage people -- especially young people who wish to start a family -- to move to the city, the perceptions that a new mayor creates about safety and policing could make the city a more attractive place to live and stop the outflow of residents.

3. Chief Executive Charles Li:

   We will likely enhance the underlying eligible stocks in southbound.

4. An AIG spokesman:

   We cooperated with the SEC’s investigation while working to enhance the processes at issue.

5. Marci Clow:

   Canned tomatoes contain even more of the antioxidant lycopene than their fresh counterpart, lycopene supports a healthy inflammatory response and has been linked to prostate health, especially when eaten with a small amount of oil to enhance absorption.

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