polish
Translation
to polish, to shine, to refine, to improve
Examples
He polished his shoes until they shone.
He polished his shoes until they shone.
She needs to polish her presentation skills.
She needs to polish her presentation skills.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) shiny by rubbing I need to polish the silver.
((sth.)) up to improve (sth.) You should polish up your resume.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shine, buff, refine, improve
Etymology
From Latin 'polire', meaning 'to smooth, polish'.
Memory Tips
To be 'polite', you should have 'polished' manners.