Words / B2

in-HAHNS/ɪnˈhɑːns/

To enhance is to improve quality, value, or strength rather than fix something broken: enhance performance / flavour / a reputation / security. Improve is broader and more everyday; enhance is slightly more formal and often about making a good thing better. Enhancement is the noun; it is not usually used for repairing a fault.

Meaning

To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.

Examples

• “Pictures enhance a presentation.”
• “Better lighting would enhance the photographs.”
• “The course is designed to enhance critical thinking.”

Good to know

enhance performance / quality. Improve is general; enhance often “make stronger/better.”

Near in meaning

improve

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