Accessorize - English meaning

verb

Make more beautiful or attractive.

Usage examples:

Pictures and prints adorned his walls

verb

Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Usage examples:

He augmented his summer income by painting houses

noun

A vowel prefixed to past tenses of verbs in greek and certain other indo-european languages.

verb

Improve the appearance of.

Usage examples:

Another initiative to beautify the environment

verb

To improve the appearance of someone or something

Usage examples:

Money has been raised to beautify the area., she went upstairs to beautify herself.

verb

Decorate.

Usage examples:

He led us into a room bedecked with tinsel

verb

Dress up or decorate gaudily.

Usage examples:

A uniform bedizened with resplendent medals

noun

A thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality.

Usage examples:

Local ales provide the perfect complement to fine food

verb

Contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities.

Usage examples:

A classic blazer complements a look that's smart or casual

verb

To help make something or someone more complete or effective

Usage examples:

She used photographs to complement the text of the news story., this ancient chinese therapy is par…

verb

Make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.

Usage examples:

The town was decorated with christmas lights

verb

To add something to an object or place, esp. to make it more attractive

Usage examples:

They decorated the table with flowers and candles., all four firefighters were decorated for bravery.

verb

Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Usage examples:

Blue silk embellished with golden embroidery

verb

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

Usage examples:

His refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation

Increase

verb

To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something

Usage examples:

The marinade enhances the flavor of the fish., the county took steps to enhance water quality., [ c…

noun

A chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration.

Usage examples:

Houses are decorated with colourful festoons, stars and cut-outs depicting the lord jesus' life and…

verb

Adorn (a place) with chains, garlands, or other decorations.

Usage examples:

The staffroom was festooned with balloons and streamers

verb

To decorate a place or thing with strips of cloth or chains of paper, lights, flowers, etc.

Usage examples:

A straw hat festooned with paper flowers

verb

Decorate or embellish (something, especially food).

Usage examples:

Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream

noun

A small amount of food used to decorate other food.

Usage examples:

Reserve a few watercress leaves for a garnish

verb

To decorate food with a small amount of a different food

Usage examples:

Garnish the dish with lemon wedges., use chopped parsley for a garnish.

phrasal verb

Go or occur together

phrasal verb

To accept an idea or agree with a person

Usage examples:

I think we can go with the advertising agency's suggestions, don't you?

noun

Smoothness and elegance of movement.

Usage examples:

She moved through the water with effortless grace

verb

Bring honour or credit to (someone or something) by one's attendance or participation.

Usage examples:

He is one of the best players ever to have graced the game

noun

Simple beauty of movement or form

Usage examples:

The skaters moved over the ice with effortless grace., she always handles her clients with tact and…

noun

A thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine.

Usage examples:

Tables covered with ornaments and books

verb

Make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items.

Usage examples:

A jewel to ornament your wife's lovely throat

noun

An object that is decorative rather than useful

Usage examples:

They spent decades collecting these colorful, victorian-era ornaments., climbing plants ornamented …

idiom

Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

phrasal verb

Display someone or something that is a source of pride.

Usage examples:

Her jeans were tight-fitting, showing off her compact figure

phrasal verb

Boastfully display one's abilities or accomplishments.

Usage examples:

He was showing off, trying to make a really big impression

noun

A set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt.

Usage examples:

A pinstriped suit

verb

Be convenient for or acceptable to.

Usage examples:

What time would suit you?

verb

To be convenient or work well for someone or something

Usage examples:

What time suits you best?, the job of a salesman seems to suit him., that new hairstyle really suit…

noun

A thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it.

Usage examples:

The handout is a supplement to the official manual

verb

Add an extra element or amount to.

Usage examples:

I looked for a part-time job to supplement my income

noun

Something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra

Usage examples:

Hormone/vitamin supplements, an advertising supplement, she got a second job to supplement her inco…

verb

Make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts.

Usage examples:

Trim the grass using a sharp mower

noun

Additional decoration, typically along the edges of something and in contrasting colour or material.

Usage examples:

A red blazer with gold trim

adjective

Neat and smart in appearance; in good order.

Usage examples:

His face was freshly shaved, his clothes neat and trim