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enhances

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈhænsɪz// UK //ɛnhˈɑːnsɪz// en·hances

v. to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something. You use this when you want to say something is getting better or more attractive.

v. to increase or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something. Transitive; requires a direct object representing the entity being improved.


SIMPLE

The new lighting enhances the room's atmosphere.

CONTEXTUAL

Adding fresh herbs at the end of the cooking process significantly enhances the flavor of the soup.

COMPLEX

The software update enhances the security protocols of the network while simultaneously streamlining the user interface for better accessibility.

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The verb is transitive and always takes a direct object. Often used in passive constructions to describe improved features.

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