Polish
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Action Required
The verb 'polish' implies you actively rub something to enhance its appearance. We polish the trophy before each game.
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Time and Effort
Polishing usually involves time and careful effort to make something look better. He spends Sundays polishing his vintage car.
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Figurative Use
Can be used metaphorically to mean improving skills or a piece of work. She polished her speech for weeks.