Burnish
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/
Burnish (verb)
- To rub a surface until it becomes smooth and shiny.
- To improve or enhance someone's reputation or image.
Examples
- She used a cloth to burnish the silverware.
- He burnished the wooden table until it gleamed.
Common collocations: burnish metal, burnish surface, burnish reputation, burnish image, golden burnish
Burnish (noun)
- A shiny or polished surface.
Examples
- The vase had a beautiful burnish.
- The burnish on the car's paint was impressive.