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 embellish embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/

verb

  1. () Add details to  ( aggrandise , aggrandize , blow up , dramatise , dramatize , embellish , embroider , lard , pad )
    add details to
  2. Make more beautiful  ( embellish , fancify , prettify , beautify )
    make more beautiful
  3. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.  ( beautify , embellish , grace , adorn , decorate , ornament )
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
     Decorate the room for the party
    Decorate the room for the party
     Beautify yourself for the special day
    beautify yourself for the special day
  4. Be beautiful to look at  ( adorn , beautify , deck , decorate , embellish , grace )
    be beautiful to look at
     Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
    Flowers adorned the tables everywhere