B2verb 5K

Enhance

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈhɑːns/","/ɪnˈhɑːnsɪz/","/ɪnˈhɑːnst/","/ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈhæns/","/ɪnˈhænsɪz/","/ɪnˈhænst/","/ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Enhance

to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something

In simple words: To improve something and make it better.

Enhance in a sentence

• The new software will enhance the overall performance of the computer.
• To enhance your learning experience, consider joining study groups.
• The artist used bright colors to enhance the beauty of her painting.
• We need to enhance our communication skills in order to work more effectively as a team.
• They implemented new strategies to enhance customer satisfaction.

How to use Enhance

Used in both professional and casual contexts. More common in writing than speaking. Avoid in informal situations where simpler words may suffice.

Grammar pattern

enhance + object

Memory hint

Think of 'enhance' like 'enhancing' a photo to make it clearer.

Related words

Collocations with Enhance

• considerably
• dramatically
• greatly
• can
• could
• may
• digitally enhanced
• surgically enhanced

Synonyms for Enhance

• improve
• upgrade
• boost
• amplify
• enrich

Opposites of Enhance

• degrade
• diminish
• reduce

Common mistakes with Enhance

• Confused with 'enhancement' in noun form.
• Using 'enhance' without an object (it needs something to enhance).
• Incorrectly using as a synonym for 'increase' in unrelated contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Enhance

What does Enhance mean?

To improve something and make it better.

What is the definition of Enhance?

to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something

How do you use Enhance in a sentence?

The new software will enhance the overall performance of the computer.

Can you give another example of Enhance?

To enhance your learning experience, consider joining study groups.

What are synonyms for Enhance?

Common alternatives include improve, upgrade, boost, amplify, enrich.

What is the opposite of Enhance?

Opposite meanings include degrade, diminish, reduce.

What words go with Enhance?

It commonly pairs with considerably, dramatically, greatly, can, could, may, digitally enhanced, surgically enhanced.

What are common mistakes when using Enhance?

Confused with 'enhancement' in noun form. Using 'enhance' without an object (it needs something to enhance). Incorrectly using as a synonym for 'increase' in unrelated contexts.

How do you pronounce Enhance?

US: /["/ɪnˈhæns/","/ɪnˈhænsɪz/","/ɪnˈhænst/","/ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈhɑːns/","/ɪnˈhɑːnsɪz/","/ɪnˈhɑːnst/","/ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enhance?

Used in both professional and casual contexts. More common in writing than speaking. Avoid in informal situations where simpler words may suffice.

What CEFR level is Enhance?

"Enhance" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.