to make something, particularly something unpleasant or unsatisfactory, better or more bearable
to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something
to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task
to do something or to behave in a manner that is almost identical to that of someone else's
to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something
to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements
to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material
to mend a hole or worn area in fabric by sewing
to bring someone a feeling of happiness or emotional relief
to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right
to calm or satisfy someone by giving in to their demands or desires
to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness
to put a stop to someone's feelings of anger
to bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them
to calm a tense situation with gentle or diplomatic action
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