ofburnish burnish

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a surface shine by rubbing it with a polishing substance.

• Verb

  To give a bright or brilliant appearance to an object by rubbing it.

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Rhymes

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chime , crime , dime , prime

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Variants

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burnish , burnished , burnisher , burnishers , burnishes , burnishing

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Etymology

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The word 'burnish' comes from the Old French word 'brunir', which means 'to brown' or 'to scorch'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of making a surface shine.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'burnish' is also used in the context of metalworking to refer to the process of heating and hammering a metal to create a smooth, even surface.

2. The word 'burnish' is sometimes used figuratively to describe the process of enhancing one's reputation or image.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polishing: The process of making a surface shine by rubbing it with a polishing substance.

2. Lustre: The quality of having a smooth, shiny surface.

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Culture

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In literature, 'burnish' has been used to describe the polishing of armor or weapons, as well as the enhancement of one's reputation or image. In art, it can refer to the technique of applying multiple layers of glaze to create a lustrous effect.

How to Memorize "ofburnish burnish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine rubbing a shiny object with a cloth to make it even more lustrous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burnish' with the image of a well-polished apple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'burnish' is like 'brush' but with a shinier result.

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