Meaning of the word embroider in English

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embroider

US /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/

UK /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/

decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread

Example:

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She decided to embroider a floral design on the cushion cover.

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The artist will embroider the intricate details by hand.

Synonym:

stitch sew decorate ornament

add imaginary or exaggerated details to (an account) to make it more interesting

Example:

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He tends to embroider his stories with dramatic flourishes.

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Don't embroider the truth; just tell me what happened.

Synonym:

embellish exaggerate elaborate fabricate falsify

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