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- pronunciation:
- ihm
broI
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
embroiders, embroidering, embroidered |
| definition 1: |
to make or decorate with needlework.
Mother embroidered the sleeves of my wedding gown.- similar words:
- adorn, decorate, garnish, ornament, sew, trim
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| definition 2: |
to add made up details to a story.
He embroidered the story of his trip to Alaska.- similar words:
- elaborate, exaggerate, magnify
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| related words: |
amplify, distort, enhance |
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| derivation: |
embroiderer (n.) |
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