It should be clear that the curriculum reform is mandatory in order to enhance interdisciplinary research.
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Enhance
/ɪnˈhɑːns/
Synonyms for "enhance" (322 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (65)
Verb(22 words)
heightenaccentuateadornaggrandiseaggrandizeaggrandizedaggrandizesamelioratedamelioratesamplifyaugmentedaugmentsbeautifybetteredboostboost motor speedboost team spiritboostedbuffedbuild an evidence base
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build on prior workburnished
accelerateacculturateadd toadornadvanceagent provocateuraggravateameliorateamendamplifyannoyaugmentbeautifybecomebeef upbetterblow upboostbring forwardbuild up
Noun(22 words)
accelerate progressesaffect memoryairbrushesamelioratingaugmentingautomobile gradebeautifyingbeefbeefsbetteringbettersbonusesboost ecosystem vitalityboost outputboost readingboostingboostsbuffsbuild school belongingburnish
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Adjective(1 words)
brighter color
Strong matches (96)
Verb(29 words)
capacitate programscomplementeddeepeneddeepensdevelopdevelop a skilldevelop mathematical abilitydevelop number sensedevelop skillsdevelop speaking skillsdeveloping number senseedibilizeelevate discussionelevate standardsenergize learningenlivenenrichedenrichesfattenedfortifies
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Noun(26 words)
capacitating programcementclass progresscompetence increasecomplementscomplete beingscomponent upgradedevelop language skillsdeveloped civilizationdeveloped culturesdeveloped language skillsdrinking water qualityelaborate materialsembellishingenrichingequipment upgradeevolvingforeign-language learningfuel economy passenger vehiclefuel rumor
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civilizecomplementcomplicatecompoundconcentratecondenseconsolidatedeependeterioratedignifydoubleedifyeducateelevateembellishembitterembroideremendendowenlarge
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enlarge uponenlightenenrichexacerbateexaggerateexaltexasperatefattenfavorflatterfortifyforwardfosterglorifygo straightgraceheat upheightenhop up
Adjective(2 words)
elaborate designheightened
Related words (161)
Noun(58 words)
image shapingimprove language skillsimprove oral understandingincrease maximum work capacityintensifying adverb examplejazzjeweljewelsjuiceslanguage learning potentiallearning aidlustremaxesmaximizingmaximum valuemore network modelmost progressedmunicipal water system upgradepimpspolish up
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progressprogress toward civilitypumpingrefine methodresublimeretouchingretrofitrevolutionize student engagementrosy glowsaturatingsharpeningskillingsoftware upgrade changesophisticatesoupingspeaking progresssteam turbine efficiencystudy skills developmentsuperchargesuperchargessuperchargingsupport ecosystemssystem optimization changetech revolutionizingtreblingtwinkupgradesupgradinguplift communityuplift programupliftingupliftsuppingupsupscalevampervampswhetting
Verb(42 words)
improveimprove behavioral qualityimprove ecological stateimprove efficiencyimprove performanceimprove reading skillsimprovedimprovesimprovingincrease abilityincrease capabilityincrease environmental outputincrease outputincreases concentrationintensifiesintensifyinvigoratedmaximisemaximize productionmaximized
Adjective(4 words)
Determiner(4 words)
more livingmore supportmore tort claim limitmore waste management system
Interjection(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: heighten, accelerate, accelerate progresses, accentuate, acculturate.
- Sentence evidence is available for enhance, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "enhance".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "enhance"
Keep "enhance" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "enhance" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "enhance", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "enhance" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
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11 entriesCollocations
6 entriesenhance learningenhance memoryenhance performanceenhance resultsenhance skillsenhance understanding
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
If you have a good garden, it will enhance the value of your house.
Source: tatoeba (30061)
So-called "winter time" is expected to enhance the college reform.
Source: tatoeba (73589)
A qipao in the traditional style is made entirely by hand and requires labour-intensive manual tailoring techniques to enhance and exhibit every unique female form.
Source: tatoeba (727972)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "enhance"?
Closest matches include heighten, accelerate, accelerate progresses, accentuate, acculturate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "enhance"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.