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Verb (used with object)

to make smooth and glossy, esp. by rubbing or friction
to polish a brass doorknob.
to render finished, refined, or elegant
His speech needs polishing.

Verb (used without object)

to become smooth and glossy through polishing
a flooring that polishes easily.
Archaic . to become refined or elegant.

Noun

a substance used to give smoothness or gloss
shoe polish.
the act of polishing.
state of being polished.
smoothness and gloss of surface.
superiority of manner or execution; refinement; elegance
the polish of a professional singer.

Verb phrases

polish off, Informal .
to finish or dispose of quickly
They polished off a gallon of ice cream between them.
to subdue or get rid of someone
The fighter polished off his opponent in the first round.
polish up, to improve; refine
She took lessons to polish up her speech.

Antonyms

noun
dullness
verb
dull , roughen , deface , ruin , spoil

Synonyms

noun
brilliance , burnish , finish , glaze , glint , gloss , luster , sheen , smoothness , sparkle , varnish , veneer , wax , breeding , class , cultivation , culture , elegance , finesse , grace , politesse , refinement , style , suavity , urbanity , shine , sleekness , elegancy
verb
brighten , burnish , clean , finish , furbish , glaze , gloss , rub , scour , scrub , sleek , slick , smooth , wax , amend , better , brush up , correct , cultivate , emend , enhance , make improvement , mature , mend , perfect , refine , round , touch up , buff , shine , retouch , luster
phrasal verb
consume , drain , draw down , eat up , expend , finish , play out , run through , spend , use up , devour , dispatch

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