Vocabulary Spotlight
Burnish
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: चमकाना या पॉलिश करना (Chmakana ya polish karna) – To polish or make shiny; to enhance the appearance of something.
Pronunciation
[bur-nish]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Shine – चमकाना (chmakana)
Related Words
Refine – परिष्कृत करना (parishkrit karna)
Word Origin
“Burnish” shabd Old French “burnir” se aya hai jiska matlab polish karna hota hai, aur ab yeh kisi bhi cheez ko enhance karne ya improve karne ke sense mein use hota hai.
– “Burnish” comes from Old French “burnir,” meaning to polish, now used for enhancing or improving anything’s appearance.
Word Family
Verb: Burnish – चमकाना (chmakana)
Noun: Burnishing – पॉलिश करना (polish karna)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne silver utensils ko burnish kiya taaki wo nayi tarah chamke.
– He burnished his silver utensils to make them shine like new.
2. Uski khamiyan improve karke usne apna image burnish kiya.
– He burnished his image by working on his flaws.
Cultural Note
India mein burnish shabd ka istemaal physical cheezon ko polish karne ke liye hota hai, jaise metal ya wood polish karna, aur reputation ya image ko improve karne ke liye bhi.
In Context
“Burnish” ka use kisi bhi object ya image ko better aur polished banane ke liye hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Burnish” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Burnish” shabd ka origin kya hai?