enhance

/ɪnˈhɑːns/verb

To make something better, stronger, or more valuable.

Example sentence

“Fresh herbs enhance even the simplest soup.”

You improve things, not people, with this verb: images, flavors, reputations. Marketing has worn it thin, so plainer verbs often read better.

Related words

enigmaA person or thing that is mysterious and very hard to understand or explain.engulfTo swallow up or completely cover something.enigmaticMysterious and difficult to interpret or figure out.engrossTo copy a document in large, clear, carefully formed lettering; to prepare its final official version.enlightenTo shine light on something; to provide it with light.engagementThe state of being interested and involved in something, feeling drawn in and curious about what comes next.