polish
🇺🇸
/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɒlɪʃ/
noun
R
A substance used to make surfaces smooth and shiny
Use this polish to make your shoes shine.
R
The act of making something smooth and shiny
Give the table a quick polish before guests arrive.
R
The shiny look of something after polishing
The silver has a beautiful polish after cleaning.
R
High quality performance done with great skill
Her piano playing shows great polish and talent.
R
Good manners and polite behavior
His social polish makes him popular at parties.
verb
R
To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing
Polish the silverware until it shines brightly.
R
To improve something by making small changes
Polish your speech to make it clearer and more engaging.
translation
A substance used to make surfaces smooth and shiny; The act of making something smooth and shiny; The shiny look of something after polishing; High quality performance done with great skill; Good manners and polite behavior
To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing; To improve something by making small changes
Word Forms
3rd Present
polishes
Progressive
polishing
Past
polished
Perfect
polished
Plural
polishes