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- pronunciation:
- pa
lihsh
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
polishes, polishing, polished |
| definition 1: |
When you polish something, you make it shiny.
My dad loves his old boots, and he cleans and polishes them every time they get dirty.- synonyms:
- shine
- similar words:
- finish, rub, sand, smooth, wax
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| definition 2: |
When you polish a skill, you practice or work at it to make it as good as possible.
Alyssa is polishing her singing skills for the talent show.Daryl's mom went back to art school to polish her drawing skills.Mr. Lewis is taking a class to polish his French before he goes to work in France.- synonyms:
- perfect
- similar words:
- cultivate, practice, refine
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| related words: |
enhance, scrub |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A polish is something you use to make things shiny or clean.
My grandmother's silverware looks old and dirty, but that's because it needs polish to look new and shiny again.- synonyms:
- wax
- similar words:
- oil
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| related words: |
taste |
| derivation: |
polisher (n.) |
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