English / word
polish
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a substance used to give something a smooth, shiny surface by rubbing; to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
In context
01
He applied brown shoe polish to give his leather boots a fine shine.
02
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Synonyms
shine,finish,gloss
Antonyms
dull,worsen,tarnish
Collocations
shoe polish,nail polish,furniture polish