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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 greet with respect; to honor

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

to persuade or force someone to do something by using threats or pressure

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

the act of not telling the truth