The knight polished his suit of armor before the tournament.
The knight polished his suit of armor before the tournament.
English
polish
ˈpɑlɪʃ, ˈpɑː.lɪʃ, ˈpɒlɪʃ
Meaning: to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | polish |
| 3rd person singular present | polishes |
| Present participle | polishing |
| Past | polished |
| Will future | will polish |
| Going-to future | going to polish |
| Imperative negative | don't polish / do not polish |
Example sentences
He spent the afternoon polishing his old leather shoes.
He spent the afternoon polishing his old leather shoes.
The silver buckle on his belt was polished to a shine.
The silver buckle on his belt was polished to a shine.
The mechanic polished the chrome on the old motorcycle before the show.
The mechanic polished the chrome on the old motorcycle before the show.
Usage Notes
Often used for cleaning or improving the appearance of surfaces like wood, metal, or leather. Can also be used figuratively (e.g., 'to polish a performance').
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