embroider

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈbrɔɪdɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/

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• Hyphenation: em‧broi‧der

Verb

Plain form embroider

Third-person singular embroiders

Past tense embroidered

Past participle embroidered

Present participle embroidering

1. To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colors.

   Jane 'embroidered a colorful design at the hem of her tunic.

2. (figurative) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

   Jane always embroiders her stories of past dates with fabulous details.