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em·broi·der
 embroider
- pronunciation:
- ihm
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
embroidered, embroidering, embroiders |
| definition 1: |
to make or decorate with ornamental needlework.
The women embroidered intricate patterns on the silk garments.She created a high collar on the dress, which she then embroidered.- similar words:
- adorn, decorate, embellish, garnish, ornament, sew, trim
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| definition 2: |
to elaborate or embellish, esp. with fictitious details.
His embroidered that story so obviously that I'm inclined not to believe any of it.- synonyms:
- embellish
- similar words:
- elaborate, exaggerate, magnify
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| related words: |
amplify, blow up, color, distort, enhance, inflate, work |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to do decorative needlework.
I don't care for sewing, but I love to embroider.- similar words:
- sew
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| derivation: |
embroiderer (n.) |
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