引き立てる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to enhance
2. v1vt
   to support; to favor; to favour; to promote; to patronize
3. v1vt
   to rouse (spirits)
4. v1vt
   to march (a prisoner) off; to haul someone off
5. v1vt
   to slide (a door) shut

Example sentences

• 天気の好さがピクニックの楽しさを引き立てた。

  The fine day added to the pleasure of the picnic.

• 赤いドレスは彼女を引き立てた。

  Her red dress made her stand out.