Meaning
To rub something until it is smooth and shiny.
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Word origin
From Latin polire meaning to smooth or make shiny, through Old French poliss-.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- polire
- English cognates
- polite
Grammar
Examples
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You polish something by rubbing it until it shines.
cloth.
A cloth and some polish make wood shine.
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"Polished" here describes the shiny finished result.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 12: polish, homeless, unfortunate and 4 more words.