burnish
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burnishes;
burnished;
burnishing
burnishes;
burnished;
burnishing
Learner's definition of BURNISH
[+ object]
formal
:
to make (something, such as metal or leather) smooth and shiny by rubbing it
:
polish
— often used figuratively
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She started a publicity campaign to help burnish [=improve] her image/reputation.
— burnished
adjective-
burnished gold/leather
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