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burnish

/ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does burnish mean?

verb

to make something shine by polishing it, or to make something more attractive or impressive by adding to it or improving it.

Example

"The chef burnished the copper pots until they shone like new."

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