EMBELLISH Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word embellish. (close relations)
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| beautify | verbv | |||||
verb • make more beautiful • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. | ||||||
| adorn | verbv | |||||
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at • furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors | ||||||
| decorate | verbv | |||||
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at • award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to • provide with decoration | ||||||
| grace | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||
| ornament | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something used to beautify verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be an ornament to | ||||||
| prettify | verbv | |||||
verb • make more beautiful | ||||||
| fancify | verbv | |||||
verb • make more beautiful | ||||||
| bedeck | verbv | |||||
verb • decorate | ||||||
| enhance | verbv | |||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||
| enrich | verbv | |||||
verb • make better or improve in quality • make wealthy or richer | ||||||
| garnish | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration • any decoration added as a trimming or adornment verb • take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods | ||||||
| gild | verbv | |||||
noun • a formal association of people with similar interests verb • decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold | ||||||
| trim | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a state of arrangement or appearance • a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment • attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation • cutting down to the desired size or shape adjective satellite • thin and fit • characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder • neat and smart in appearance • severely simple in line or design verb • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size • decorate, as with ornaments • cut down on; make a reduction in • balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces • be in equilibrium during a flight • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of • cut closely • adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used | ||||||
| dress up | verbv | |||||
verb • put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive • make something appear superficially attractive • put a caparison on • dress in a costume • dress in a certain manner | ||||||
| deck | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any of various platforms built into a vessel • street name for a packet of illegal drugs • a pack of 52 playing cards • a porch that resembles the deck on a ship verb • be beautiful to look at • decorate • knock down with force | ||||||
| aggrandise | verbv | |||||
verb • add details to | ||||||
| aggrandize | verbv | |||||
verb • add details to | ||||||
| dramatise | verbv | |||||
verb • put into dramatic form • represent something in a dramatic manner • add details to | ||||||
| dramatize | verbv | |||||
verb • put into dramatic form • represent something in a dramatic manner • add details to | ||||||
| embroider | verbv | |||||
verb • decorate with needlework • add details to | ||||||
