embroider
US /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/
UK /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/
1.
menyulam, membordir
decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread
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She decided to embroider a floral design on the cushion cover.
Dia memutuskan untuk menyulam desain bunga pada sarung bantal.
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The artist will embroider the intricate details by hand.
Seniman akan menyulam detail rumit itu dengan tangan.
2.
membumbui, melebih-lebihkan
add imaginary or exaggerated details to (an account) to make it more interesting
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He tends to embroider his stories with dramatic flourishes.
Dia cenderung membumbui ceritanya dengan sentuhan dramatis.
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Don't embroider the truth; just tell me what happened.
Jangan membumbui kebenaran; ceritakan saja apa yang terjadi.