Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense accessorizes, present participle accessorizing, past tense, past participle accessorizedregional note: in BRIT, also use accessorise
verb
To accessorize something such as a set of furniture or clothing means to add other things to it in order to make it look more attractive.
Use a belt to accessorise a plain dress. [VERB noun]
[Also VERB noun + with]
Synonyms: add to, decorate, supplement, complement More Synonyms of accessorize
accessorize in British English
or accessorise (əkˈsɛsəˌraɪz)
verb
(transitive)
to add accessories to
accessorize a plain jacket with a scarf
accessorize in American English
(ækˈsɛsəˌraɪz; əkˈsɛsərˌaɪz)
US
verb transitiveWord forms: acˈcessoˌrized or acˈcessoˌrizing
to equip, decorate, supplement, etc. with accessories
Synonyms of 'accessorize'
add to, decorate, supplement, complement
More Synonyms of accessorize
(verb)
Adding extra fabrics is an easy way to accessorize your bedroom.
Synonyms
add to
decorate
He decorated the box with glitter and ribbons.
supplement
I suggest supplementing your diet with vitamins E and A.
complement
Nutmeg complements the flavour of these beans perfectly.
adorn
Several oil paintings adorn the walls.
ornament
The Egyptians ornamented their mirrors with carved handles of ivory, gold, or wood.
augment
She was searching for a way to augment her income.
embellish
The boat was embellished with red and blue carvings.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adorn
Definition
to decorate
Several oil paintings adorn the walls.
Synonyms
decorate,
enhance,
deck,
trim,
grace,
array,
enrich,
garnish,
ornament,
embellish,
emblazon,
festoon,
bedeck,
beautify,
engarland
in the sense of augment
Definition
to make or become greater in number or strength
She was searching for a way to augment her income.
Synonyms
increase,
grow,
raise,
extend,
boost,
expand,
add to,
build up,
strengthen,
enhance,
reinforce,
swell,
intensify,
heighten,
enlarge,
multiply,
inflate,
magnify,
amplify,
dilate
in the sense of complement
Definition
to complete or form a complement to
Nutmeg complements the flavour of these beans perfectly.