growth-enhancing
|growth-en-hanc-ing|
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/ɡroʊθ ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/
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/ɡrəʊθ ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/
(enhance)
quality booster
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enhance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'enhauncer,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'hauncer' meant 'to raise.'
Historical Evolution
'enhauncer' transformed into the Middle English word 'enhauncen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enhance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or elevate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to improve or augment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
promoting or contributing to an increase in size, value, or quality.
The company introduced growth-enhancing strategies to boost its market share.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45