English / word
burnish
verb C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve one's reputation
In context
01
Philanthropic donations helped the industrialist burnish his damaged public reputation.
02
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Synonyms
polish,enhance,shine
Antonyms
dull,damage,tarnish
Collocations
burnish one's reputation,burnish one's image,burnish metal
Verb forms
Past: burnished · Past participle: burnished · -ing: burnishing