broider
/im'brɔidə/ Cách viết khác : (broider) /'brɔidə/
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.
Verb
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decorate with needlework
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