embroider

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/
• (RP) IPA: /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/

Verb

embroider (embroiders, present participle embroidering; past and past participle embroidered)

1. To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
2. (figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

Translations

• French: broder
• German: sticken
• Italian: ricamare
• Portuguese: bordar
• Russian: вышива́ть
• Spanish: bordar

Translations

• French: broder
• German: ausschmücken
• Italian: ricamare, abbellire, indorare
• Portuguese: florear
• Russian: приукра́шивать

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