👉 To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look and see, At the word “polished,” it’s quite key! The dictionary gives us a clue, you see, “To shine; to make a surface very smooth and shiny, glee!” Think of a shoe, all dusty and gray, Then you polish it bright, come what may. You rub and you buff, with care and with grace, Until its surface shines in that beautiful space! Or maybe a table, worn and old, A little polishing, a story told. It’s smoothing away the rough and the grime, Making it perfect, one step at a time. So “polished” means to make something bright, And smooth as can be, with all your might! Do you understand? Any questions for me?