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to embroider
01
to sew decorative patterns on a piece of cloth with colored threads
Transitive: to embroider a piece of cloth
Examples
She decided to embroider the hem of the dress for a more intricate design.
02
to embellish or enhance an account with imaginative or exaggerated details
Transitive: to embroider an account with untrue details
Examples
She embroidered her travel diary with tales of encounters with mythical creatures.
