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burnish

verb

/ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

Meaning

To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.

He burnished the old table until it shone.

burnish one's reputation

polish, shine, buff, gloss, brighten

dull, tarnish, damage

burnish metal, burnish image, burnish skills, burnish surface

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

to cut with or as if with scissors

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

to express gratitude to someone

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor