In the Soliloquy lexicon
burnish
/ˈbɜː.nɪʃ/
verb
To polish a surface by rubbing it, usually until it becomes smooth and shiny.
Used in a sentence
She used a soft cloth to burnish the silver candlestick.
Nearby words
Keep burnish — and watch it become a star.
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