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enhance

/ɪnˈhæns/
English Definition
v. improve, increase
中文释义
提高,增强
Example Sentence

Adding a layer of compost to garden soil can enhance its water retention and nutrient content.

在花园土壤上添加一层堆肥可以增强其保水性和养分含量。

Synonyms
improve boost strengthen
Antonyms
diminish weaken
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Although caffeine is best known for its stimulant effects, researchers have found that it also enhances the consolidation of long-term memories when consumed shortly after a learning task, suggesting its cognitive benefits extend beyond simple alertness.

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enhance(strengthen).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “enhance”?

  1. A To ask for or try to obtain.
  2. B To combine into a single, stronger whole.
  3. C Improve, increase
  4. D To undermine the power or authority of.
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C — Improve, increase. “enhance” means improve, increase.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “improve, increase”?

  1. A consolidate
  2. B enhance
  3. C subvert
  4. D solicit
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B — enhance. “enhance” means improve, increase.

Common questions about “enhance”

What does “enhance” mean?

enhance — improve, increase. In Chinese: 提高,增强.

How do you pronounce “enhance”?

enhance is pronounced /ɪnˈhæns/.

How is “enhance” used in a sentence?

Adding a layer of compost to garden soil can enhance its water retention and nutrient content. (在花园土壤上添加一层堆肥可以增强其保水性和养分含量。)

What are synonyms for “enhance”?

improve, boost, strengthen — all close in meaning to enhance (improve, increase).

What is the opposite of “enhance”?

diminish, weaken — each the opposite of enhance (improve, increase).

Is “enhance” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. enhance is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “enhance”?

enhance(strengthen).

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