Aufpolieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufpolieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "polish up", "spruce up" or "smarten up".

Essential properties of "aufpolieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: aufpolieren
  • Simple past: polierte auf
  • Participle: aufpoliert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufpolieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Improve something's appearance or quality, often superficially"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sein Auto für den Verkauf aufpoliert.He polished up his car for sale.
  2. Sie möchte ihr Image in der Öffentlichkeit aufpolieren.She wants to polish up her public image.
  3. Die Firma hat ihre Webseite aufpoliert, um mehr Kunden anzuziehen.The company spruced up its website to attract more customers.

2.) "Strengthen or improve skills/knowledge"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er möchte seine Englischkenntnisse aufpolieren.He wants to brush up on his English skills.
  2. Sie hat ihre Präsentationsfähigkeiten aufpoliert.She has polished up her presentation skills.
  3. Ich werde meine Mathematikkenntnisse aufpolieren.I will brush up on my math skills.
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