verzieren
Translation
to decorate, to adorn, to embellish
Examples
Sie verzierten den Kuchen mit Blumen.
They decorated the cake with flowers.
Das Buch war mit Gold verziert.
The book was adorned with gold.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to decorate sth. with sth. They decorated the Christmas tree with baubles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schmücken, dekorieren
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (often intensifying) and 'zieren' (to adorn, to grace). So, 'to adorn thoroughly'.
Memory Tips
'Zieren' means 'to adorn'. The prefix 'ver-' often intensifies the action, suggesting a more thorough decoration.