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EMBELLISH Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word embellish. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For EMBELLISH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for embellish, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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alter ameliorate amend amplify be beautify better change decorate enhance enrich exaggerate grace hyperbolise hyperbolize improve magnify meliorate modify ornament overdraw overstate

Alternatives for BEAUTIFY

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