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burnish

UK
/ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈbɝː.nɪʃ/

Translations

burnishnoun
The burnish on the silverware made it shine brightly.
Полировка на столовых приборах заставила их ярко сиять.
The burnish of the leather gave the shoes a luxurious look.
Глянец кожи придавал обуви роскошный вид.
Additional translations
блеск
лоск
burnishverb
burnished
Past Simple
burnished
Past Participle
burnishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈbɝː.nɪʃ/

Definitions

burnishnoun
The shine or gloss on a highly polished surface.
The burnish on the antique table made it a centerpiece in the room.
burnishverb
To make a surface shiny or lustrous by rubbing; to polish.
She carefully burnished the brass candlesticks until they gleamed.
Figurative: to enhance or improve, especially a reputation or image.
The company launched an advertising campaign to burnish its eco-friendly credentials.
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