polish
//ˈpɒl.ɪʃ//
Verb
polishInfinitive
polishPresent tense
polishedPast tense
polishedPast participle
polishingPresent participle
polishesThird-person singular
1
To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it.
She polished the silver spoons until they shone.
2
To improve or refine something to make it better or more complete.
She spent weeks polishing her presentation before the big meeting.
Noun
polishSingular
polishesPlural
1
A substance used to make a surface smooth and shiny.
I need to buy some furniture polish for the wooden table.
2
A smooth and shiny appearance resulting from rubbing or polishing.
The wooden floor has a beautiful polish.
3
Refinement or elegance in manner, style, or performance.
Her piano performance had a certain polish that impressed the audience.