burnish in German
burnish in German is aufpolieren, zu mehr Glanz verhelfen, brünieren — burnish means to rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
burnish in German
aufpolieren
(figuratively) To make (someone or something) appear positive and highly respected.
zu mehr Glanz verhelfen
(figuratively) To make (someone or something) appear positive and highly respected.
brünieren
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
glanzschleifen
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
glatt scheuern
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
glätten
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
What does "burnish" mean?
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verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
"In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."
- verb For a stag to rub the soft covering off its new antlers.
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verb To make someone or something look more impressive or respected.
"Bonnie Parker helped burnish her own image."
- verb To become smooth and shiny, or start to gleam.
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burnish in a sentence
- In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look.
- Bonnie Parker helped burnish her own image.
- Desperate to burnish her legacy, Louise pleads her case for higher status based on her achievements on Earth as a philanthropist, artist, and occasional royal rebel.
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What is "burnish" in German?
"burnish" in German is aufpolieren, zu mehr Glanz verhelfen, brünieren. burnish means: To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
Are there other ways to say "burnish" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "burnish": aufpolieren, zu mehr Glanz verhelfen, brünieren, glanzschleifen, glatt scheuern, glätten.
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