Buff and Brighten

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Buff verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

Usage example: the janitor buffed the lobby floor until it shone

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Brighten is a synonym for buff in polish topic. In some cases you can use "Brighten" instead a verb "Buff".

Nearby Words: buffer, buffed, buffing

Brighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Buff is a synonym for brighten. You can use "Buff" instead a verb "Brighten".

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