verbburnished, burnishing
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[T] ~ sth
to polish metal or another surface until it shines
चमकाना, पॉलिश करना, जिला देना
- The brass lamps in the temple had been burnished until they shone.
- burnished copper
Synonyms polish shine buff rub
Opposite tarnish dull
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[T] ~ sth
to improve somebody's reputation or image
(छवि या प्रतिष्ठा को) निखारना, चमकाना
- The minister is trying to burnish his image before the election.
Synonyms enhance improve polish
Opposite tarnish damage sully
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