emb
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Third Person
embroiders
Present Participle
embroidering
Past Tense
embroidered
Past Participle
embroidered
1
to sew decorative patterns on a piece of cloth with colored threads
transitive
- She decided to embroider the hem of the dress for a more intricate design.
- The artisan skillfully embroidered the fabric to create an elegant tapestry.
- The grandmother taught her granddaughter how to embroider a personalized handkerchief.
- The traditional costume was beautifully embroidered with cultural symbols and vibrant colors.
- To add a personal touch, she chose to embroider the pillowcases.
Synonyms:
2
to embellish or enhance an account with imaginative or exaggerated details
transitive
- She embroidered her travel diary with tales of encounters with mythical creatures.
- The storyteller embroidered his narrative with elaborate descriptions of heroic deeds.
- He embroidered his resume with embellished accomplishments and exaggerated job titles.
- The witness embroidered her testimony with sensationalized details, hoping to sway the jury.
- The politician embroidered his campaign speech with promises of grandiose projects.