Word Type

Verb

The word "embroider" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

embroiderer embroideress embroidery overembroider reembroider

Derived From

en

Entails

sew

Etymologically Related To

brad bristle

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

adorn amplify beautify decorate embellish exaggerate grace hyperbolise hyperbolize magnify ornament overdraw overstate

Manner Of

decorate overstate

Motivated By Goal

gives pleasure

Related Terms

decorative stitch

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