broider

/im'brɔidə/ Cách viết khác : (broider) /'brɔidə/

Thân thiện

She will broider a floral pattern onto the linen handkerchief.

Definition

Verb: - To decorate fabric or other material with needlework; to embroider. This is an archaic or literary term meaning to create ornamental designs using a needle and thread.

Usage

The verb "broider" is used to describe the action of adorning something with decorative stitching. It is typically used with a direct object (what is being decorated) and can be followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., "with" to indicate the material or design). - She learned to broider intricate patterns onto linen. - The artisan broidered the ceremonial robe with threads of gold.

Examples

• The medieval tapestry was beautifully broidered with scenes from the legend.
• Her grandmother would broider flowers on the edges of all the handkerchiefs.

Advanced Usage

• "to broider a tale": This is a figurative, literary use meaning to embellish or elaborate a story with fanciful details.
  • The old sailor would broider his tales of the sea with mythical creatures.

Variants and Related Words

• Embroider (verb): The modern, more common synonym for "broider," meaning to decorate cloth with needlework or to add fictitious details to a story.
• Embroidery (noun): The art or product of embroidering.
• Broidery (noun): An archaic term for embroidery or ornamental needlework.

Synonyms

• Embellish
• Adorn (with needlework)
• Stitch
• Ornament

Antonyms

• Simplify
• Strip
• Mar
• Deface

Related Phrases

• To broider upon: To elaborate or expand upon a theme or story with decorative details.
  • The novelist loved to broider upon simple historical facts.

Học thuật

Verb

1. decorate with needlework

Từ đồng nghĩa

• embroider