transitive verb to heighten, improve, or increase, as in quality, value, attractiveness, or reputation.Herbs enhance the flavor of the meat.Putting in a swimming pool will enhance the value of the property.His new…
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magnanimous
adjective having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature.Donating the priceless statue to the museum was a magnanimous act on the part of the private collector.It was magnanimous of you to…
allot
transitive verb to designate (an amount) to be used or given out.We allotted only two days to complete the job, so we had to work at top speed.Each guest is allotted one…
conserve
transitive verb to keep safe from loss, destruction, or waste.By these efforts, we hope to conserve our supply of strategic metals. See the full entry
seedy
adjective unkempt or shabby.The seedy old man needed a wash and a shave. See the full entry