Burnish

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ noun verb

Polish; lustre.

Meaning

  1. (noun) Polish; lustre.
  2. (verb) To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine. “In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look.”
  3. (verb) To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
  4. (verb) (metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected.

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  • It uses 0 unique letters.
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What does Burnish mean?

Polish; lustre.

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Burnish has 7 letters.

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