verb and noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

polish, enhance, ameliorate, uplift

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Example Sentences

Example:Convincing everyone of her innocence will help to polish her tarnished reputation.

Definition:To make clean and shiny, or to improve or enhance something, especially a reputation or image.

From polish

Example:New evidence has helped enhance the case against the suspect.

Definition:To make better, stronger, or more attractive; to improve or increase the value or qualities of something.

From enhance

Example:The new company policies are aimed at ameliorating the working conditions of its employees.

Definition:To improve or better something; to remove or lessen a bad effect, or to ease suffering or distress.

From ameliorate

Example:Her recent awards have uplifted her profile and boosted her career prospects.

Definition:To lift or elevate something, both literally and metaphorically. To raise someone’s spirits or prospects, or to improve their situation.

From uplift