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embroider Definition

em·broi·der (em bro̵idər, im-)

transitive verb

  1. to ornament (fabric) with a design in needlework
  2. to make (a design, etc.) on fabric with needlework
  3. to embellish (an account or report); add fanciful details to; exaggerate

Etymology: ME embrouderen < OFr embroder: see en- & broider

intransitive verb

  1. to do embroidery
  2. to exaggerate

embroider Related Forms

em·broi·derer noun

embroider Synonyms

embroider

v.

  1. To adorn with needlework

    stitch, knit, quilt, braid, weave, pattern, ornament, embellish, enrich, garnish, deck, bedeck, decorate, work, gild, pattern; see also decorate.

  2. To exaggerate

    embellish, falsify, enlarge; see exaggerate.

embroider Usage Examples

Object

  • waistcoat: The light on the lanterns fell on his beaming face; the golden buttons shone on his embroidered silk waistcoat.
  • shawl: It was covered with a very large embroidered Egyptian shawl, maybe a present from my Egyptian grandparents.
  • handkerchief: Somewhere in our homes we all have a drawer full of embroidered handkerchiefs or bottles of perfume.
  • hanging: Some of the colored wool is used for the embroidered bed hanging.
  • sampler: The creation of embroidered samplers in Britain can be traced back to the 16 th century.
  • logo: You can also have your logo embroidered on the uniforms!

Preposition: on

  • chest: This mens lilac polo shirt features a logo embroidered on the chest.
  • breast: A new sales item for 1999 is the SCARS polo shirt, complete with SCARS ' title embroidered on the breast.
  • front: The words ' Sweet Dreams ' are embroidered on the front in blue silk thread.

Preposition: with

  • gold: He also wears jeans embroidered with a gold braided ribbon down the trouser legs.
  • logo: All embroidered with the club logo, prefixes available at a small extra cost.
  • flower: A pretty English retro vintage cotton pillow case, hand embroidered with flowers and with nylon machine lace around the edges.

Modifying Another Word

  • elaborately: Set into the eastern corner is the sacred stone, covered by an elaborately embroidered black drape.
  • richly: Princess Diana added a new glamor with her love of richly embroidered clothes.
  • delicately: The brief has a loose fit and a comfortable half elasticated waist, while the top has delicately embroidered floral details at the neck.
  • beautifully: Comes complete with its own beautifully embroidered oriental cover pouch.
  • specially: Both teams wore shirts specially embroidered for the day with The Royal British Legion's famous symbol, the poppy.
  • heavily: This can be unpicked, although thieves are unlikely to bother if it is heavily embroidered Hot irons to brand leather with your postcodes.

Preposition: in

  • gold: The designs are either etched or embroidered in gold, silver, black or Swarovski crystals.
  • telephone: Guideline Price: £ 5 each with logo embroidered in one position Telephone for colors.

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