embroider

verb

em·broi·der im-ˈbrȯi-dər How to pronounce embroider (audio)

embroidered; embroidering im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce embroider (audio)

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

embroiderer

im-ˈbrȯi-dər-ər How to pronounce embroider (audio)

noun

Synonyms

color
elaborate (on)
embellish
exaggerate
hyperbolize
magnify
pad
stretch

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Example Sentences

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Thirty artisans worked to hand-embroider the one-of-a-kind, open-back design across 700 hours.

Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 In Soviet preschool, our teachers had spanked us, we would get yelled at for e.g., not having the motor skills to embroider the Kremlin.

Bela Shayevich, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 In the nature of such risky stage business, the playful interludes are hit or miss: Stunts are arranged to draw audience members into the play, which embroider the carnival atmosphere but feel a bit halfhearted.

Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022 Sometimes, the vyshyvanka’s embroidery can signify health, happiness, good luck, while each piece can take weeks to even months to embroider.

Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2022 Growing up in Canton in the 1950s, Maria Kaczaniuk embraced her Ukrainian heritage, learning to embroider traditional dresses and pillows, dance in the Ukrainian style and cook Ukrainian food.

Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 11 Mar. 2022 Brohi transformed the Women's Literacy and Skills Development centers into embroidery centers in each village where women learned how to embroider, how to earn an income and how to lead within their families.

Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2022 Each coat takes a team of two to embroider with Swarovski crystals.

Steff Yotka, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2021 Dongre takes special pride in the women who intricately embroider and hand-paint her designs.

Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

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 bristle

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

单词	embroider
释义	embroider verb em·broi·der im-ˈbrȯi-dər embroidered; embroidering im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)riŋ transitive verb 1 a : to ornament with needlework b : to form with needlework 2 : to elaborate on : embellish embroider a story intransitive verb 1 : to make embroidery 2 : to provide embellishments : elaborate embroiderer im-ˈbrȯi-dər-ər noun Synonyms color elaborate (on) embellish exaggerate hyperbolize magnify pad stretch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. Recent Examples on the Web Thirty artisans worked to hand-embroider the one-of-a-kind, open-back design across 700 hours. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 In Soviet preschool, our teachers had spanked us, we would get yelled at for e.g., not having the motor skills to embroider the Kremlin. Bela Shayevich, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 In the nature of such risky stage business, the playful interludes are hit or miss: Stunts are arranged to draw audience members into the play, which embroider the carnival atmosphere but feel a bit halfhearted. Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022 Sometimes, the vyshyvanka’s embroidery can signify health, happiness, good luck, while each piece can take weeks to even months to embroider. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2022 Growing up in Canton in the 1950s, Maria Kaczaniuk embraced her Ukrainian heritage, learning to embroider traditional dresses and pillows, dance in the Ukrainian style and cook Ukrainian food. Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 11 Mar. 2022 Brohi transformed the Women's Literacy and Skills Development centers into embroidery centers in each village where women learned how to embroider, how to earn an income and how to lead within their families. Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2022 Each coat takes a team of two to embroider with Swarovski crystals. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2021 Dongre takes special pride in the women who intricately embroider and hand-paint her designs. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2021 See More Word History 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 bristle First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition embroider verb em·broi·der im-ˈbrȯi-dər embroidered; embroidering 1 : to make with needlework She embroidered her initials. 2 : to decorate with needlework I'm embroidering a tablecloth. 3 : to make more interesting by exaggerating or adding details The story had been … embroidered in so many places, that nobody was quite sure what the truth was anymore. J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire embroider verb as in to exaggerate to add to the interest of by including made-up details Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exaggerate embellish pad color enhance expand hyperbolize satirize stretch magnify emphasize elaborate (on) gussy up overdo overstate amplify overemphasize hedge caricature play up dress up overdraw stress fudge enlarge (on or upon) overplay flesh (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms belittle minimize understate play down
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embroider

verb

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