polish

verb
UK /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
US /ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/

To rub something until it is clean and shiny.

She polished her shoes before the party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To make something better or more perfect.

He polished his speech before the meeting.

3. A substance used to make something shiny.

She put polish on the wooden table.

4. The way someone behaves and speaks, especially good manners.

His polite polish impressed the guests.