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- US Pronunciation
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- [en-hans, -hahns]
- /sɛlf in-ˈhan(t)s, en-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [en-hans, -hahns]
- /sɛlf in-ˈhan(t)s, en-/
Definitions of self-enhancement word
- verb with object self-enhancement to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify: The candlelight enhanced her beauty. 1
- verb with object self-enhancement to raise the value or price of: Rarity enhances the worth of old coins. 1
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Origin of self-enhancement
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English enhauncen < Anglo-French enhauncer, apparently for Old French enhaucer, equivalent to en- en-1 + haucer “to raise” (French hausser) from the unattested Vulgar Latin altiāre (derivative of Latin altus “high,” with h- < Germanic; see haughty), though -n- is unexplained
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Parts of speech for Self-enhancement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-enhancement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for self-enhancement
noun self-enhancement
- accompaniment — The accompaniment to a song or tune is the music that is played at the same time as it and forms a background to it.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- amendment — An amendment is a section that is added to a law or rule in order to change it.
- amenity — Amenities are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort.
- appreciation — Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
Antonyms for self-enhancement
noun self-enhancement
- disfigurement — an act or instance of disfiguring.
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