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burnish

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)nɪʃ/
noun
  1. Polish; lustre.

verb
  1. To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.

    "In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."

  2. To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.

  3. (metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected.

Synonymsbuff, furbish, polish, shine, wax

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