polishes Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. makes something smooth and shiny by rubbing it. Example Sentence The craftsman polishes every stone until it is perfect. More Example Sentences The student polishes her shoes for school. Synonyms shines; buffs; refines Antonyms dulls; roughens; tarnishes Hear It! Say It! Write It! polishes Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: