Repolish

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To restore the gloss of a surface by applying a new coat of polish again To enhance the smoothness and shine through repeated polishing methods To refresh and rejuvenate the surface appearance with further polishing application
2. To treat a surface with polish once more to regain its original luster
3. To improve the smoothness and brightness of an item by adding another layer of polish

Etymology: "Repolish" is a simple formation: the prefix "re-", meaning "again" or "back to a former state," attached to "polish." "Polish" itself comes from the Latin "polire," meaning to smooth, rub, or make glossy, which is also the source of "polite" and "polish" in its sense of refined manners, both extended from the idea of a smoothed surface. The "re-" prefix does the work here. Attaching it to a verb signals that the action is being done a second time, so "repolish" means to restore a surface's shine after it has dulled through use, weather, or handling. The word is built entirely from parts that were already productive in English, so it needed no separate coinage of its own.

Synonyms: refinish, restore, recoat