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to embellish
01
to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it
Transitive: to embellish sth with decorative pieces
Examples
She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look.
02
to make a statement or narrative more interesting by exaggerating or adding incorrect information
Transitive: to embellish a statement or narrative
Examples
During the interview, she embellished her qualifications, claiming fluency in multiple languages she barely understood.
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