POLISH UP Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase polish up. (close relations)
Definition of POLISH UP
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cultivate | verbv | |||||||
verb • foster the growth of • prepare for crops • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment • adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment | ||||||||
enhance | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
improve | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
perfect | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish noun • a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect) adjective satellite • without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers • precisely accurate or exact verb • make perfect or complete | ||||||||
refine | verbv | |||||||
verb • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • make more complex, intricate, or richer • treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition • reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities • attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying • make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of | ||||||||
uplift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) • a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts verb • fill with high spirits; fill with optimism • lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces • lift up or elevate | ||||||||
polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
round | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • having the shape or form of a circle noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot • an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) • the activity of playing 18 holes of golf • the usual activities in your day • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • the course along which communications spread • a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) • a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg • a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time • an outburst of applause • a crosspiece between the legs of a chair • any circular or rotating mechanism adverb • from beginning to end; throughout adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich • (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand verb • wind around; move along a circular course • make round • pronounce with rounded lips • attack in speech or writing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state • express as a round number • become round, plump, or shapely | ||||||||
brush up | verbv | |||||||
verb • refresh one's memory • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
round off | verbv | |||||||
verb • make round • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state • express as a round number |