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to polish
verbgeneral useuncommon/ɐbɾiʎɐ̃ˈtaɾ/a·bri·lhan·tar
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To make shiny; to polish, to burnish.
Usage examples
“She will polish the silverware before dinner.”
“The sun polished the sea waves.”
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to polish metals
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To make more notable, outstanding, or splendid; to beautify, to enhance.
Usage examples
“His presence embellished the party.”
“The fireworks embellished the St. John's night.”
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to embellish a ceremonyto embellish a performance