embroider
Translation
to embroider, to embellish
Examples
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
He tends to embroider his stories a bit.
He tends to embroider his stories a bit.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to decorate (sth.) with needlework She embroidered the cloth with silk thread.
((sth.)) to embellish (a story) He embroidered the story to make it more exciting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embellish, exaggerate, decorate; Antonyms: simplify
Etymology
From Old French 'em-' (in) + 'broisder' (to embroider), of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Think of adding decorative 'borders' of detail to a story or fabric.