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burnish
[bur-nish]
verb (used with object)
to polish (a surface) by friction.
Synonyms: ,to make smooth and bright.
Engraving.Ìýto flatten and enlarge the dots of (a halftone) by rubbing with a tool.
noun
gloss; brightness; luster.
the burnish of brass andirons.
burnish
/ ˈ²úɜ˲Ôɪʃ /
verb
to make or become shiny or smooth by friction; polish
noun
a shiny finish; lustre
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- burnishable adjective
- burnishment noun
- unburnished adjective
- ˈ²ú³Ü°ù²Ô¾±²õ³ó²¹²ú±ô±ð adjective
- ˈ²ú³Ü°ù²Ô¾±²õ³ó±ð°ù noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of burnish1
Example Sentences
“Jesse: The Life and Pilgrimage†by Marshall Frady burnished the reputation of Jesse Jackson, a potential Democratic challenger who decided not to run.
“For the People,†an authorized history of the district attorney’s office, burnishes Leavy’s legend and repeats the claim that Graham pistol-whipped the victim.
He’s since become a regional force in his own right — one single-handedly responsible for burnishing his brother’s legacy.
And it will forever be burnished in my memory because it's the wildfire that burned down my community and my home.
Stafford could burnish his impressive resumé with another Super Bowl title.
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