Burnish

Synonyms of burnish

• polish
• buff
• shine

Antonyms of burnish

• dull
• blemish
• roughen

Collocations of burnish

burnish reputation

Frequency: 80 %

He worked hard to burnish his reputation as a reliable leader.

burnish image

Frequency: 70 %

The company hired a PR firm to help burnish its image after the scandal.

burnish metal

Frequency: 60 %

She used a cloth to burnish the metal until it shone like new.

burnish skills

Frequency: 50 %

He attended workshops to burnish his skills in marketing and sales.

burnish resume

Frequency: 45 %

She added new certifications to her resume to burnish her credentials.

Idiomatic Expressions for burnish

• Phrase: to burnish one's skills
  Meaning: to polish or refine one's skills or abilities
  Usage: He spent hours practicing and training to burnish his skills as a pianist.