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polish
noun
verb
The property of being smooth and shiny
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ˈpəʊlɪʃ
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noun
The property of being smooth and shiny
noun
A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
“They performed with great polish”
noun
A preparation used in polishing
verb
Bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
“Polish your social manners”
verb
Improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
“Refine one's style of writing”
verb
Make (a surface) shine
“Shine the silver, please”
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They performed with great polish
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
{'source': 'Joseph Conrad', 'text': 'almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art'}
Polish your social manners
Refine one's style of writing
Shine the silver, please
Polish my shoes
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