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Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- as in acceptance, concessionSynonyms & Near SynonymsAntonyms & Near Antonyms
embroider
Definition
- transitive verb
- : to ornament with needlework: to form with needlework
- : to elaborate on : embellish //embroider a story
- intransitive verb
- : to make embroidery
- : to provide embellishments : elaborate
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
color elaborate (on) embellish exaggerate hyperbolize magnify pad stretchExamples
- //She embroidered tiny flowers on the baby's scarf.
- //a scarf embroidered with tiny flowers
- //He is known to embroider the truth about his service in the army.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1aHistory and Etymology
alteration of Middle English embroderen, from Anglo-French embrouder, from en- + brosder, brouder to embroider, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English brord point, byrst bristleembroider
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to add to the interest of by including made-up details //Dad likes to embroider his fishing storiesRelated WordsNear Antonyms
emigrate
emigrated; emigrating
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to leave one's place of residence or country to live elsewhere //emigrated from Canada to the United States
First Known Use
1749, in the meaning defined aboveHistory and Etymology
Latin emigratus, past participle of emigrare, from e- + migrare to migrate