polish
/ˈpɑlɪʃ/
verb
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.
- He polished his shoes until they gleamed.
- She polished the silverware before the dinner party.
- I need to polish the table to remove the scratches.
- To improve or perfect something, such as a skill, piece of writing, or performance.
- He took extra classes to polish his piano playing.
- The author spent weeks polishing the final draft of her novel.
- You should polish your presentation before the meeting.
noun
- A substance used to make something smooth and shiny.
- I bought a new can of furniture polish for the coffee table.
- She applied nail polish in a bright red color.
- Use a good shoe polish to keep your leather boots looking new.
- The smooth, shiny appearance of something that has been rubbed or treated.
- Her silver necklace lost its polish over time.
- The floor had a high polish that reflected the light.
- The car's paint had a beautiful polish after the waxing.
- Refinement or elegance in manner, style, or performance.
- His speech lacked polish and seemed rushed.
- The dancer performed with great polish and grace.
- She added polish to her outfit with a silk scarf.