burnish
[ bur-nish ]
polish and make shiny
USE 1
Before the grand opening, the staff worked diligently to burnish the wooden floors, ensuring every inch shone.
USE 2
The jeweler took great care to burnish the gold ring until it gleamed under the showroom lights.
USE 3
To prepare for the exhibition, the curator decided to burnish the ancient bronze statues, bringing out their original luster.