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| kindle(illuminate, lighten) | |
| knead(smooth, clean, spread, stroke) | |
| lacquer(noun, appearance, quality, finish) | |
| light up(expression, enliven, illuminate, lighten) | |
| make lustrous(expression, finish, seal, coat) | |
| make vitreous(expression, finish, seal, coat) | |
| massage(noun, smooth, clean, spread) | |
| mop(smooth, clean, spread, stroke) | |
| overlay(finish, rub, seal, coat) | |
| paint(smooth, finish, clean, stroke) | |
| pat(noun, smooth, clean, spread) | |
| perfect(clear, press, level, grace) | |
| punch up(expression, enliven, illuminate, lighten) | |
| put a shine on(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, shine) | |
| put on a finish(expression, idiom, shine, polish) | |
| rasp(smooth, clean, spread, stroke) | |
| silken | |
| smear(noun, smooth, clean, spread) | |
| spiff up(expression, enliven, illuminate, lighten) | |
| spruce up(expression, clean, restore, grace) |
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