burnishing

"The poem used very metaphoric language, comparing love to a fragile flower. "

"We brightened the room with a new coat of paint."

"She received many presents for her birthday."

"She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly."

"The relation between diet and health is complex."

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"After she bumped her head, a large bump started swelling on her forehead. "

"He polished up the chrome until it gleamed."

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

"The museum offered a workshop where children could create a rubbing of ancient Roman coins. "

"The shelves were lined with pottery of all shapes and sizes."

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "