embroider
9 synonyms for embroider, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To decorate fabric with a needle and coloured thread in a pattern or design.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use embroider
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
embroider a design
embroider the truth
embroider a story
Etymology
From Middle English embrouderen, frequentative of embrouden (“to decorate, embroider”), equivalent to embroid + -er. Middle English embrouden itself comes from Anglo-Norman embrouder, from Old French embrosder (“to embroider”), ultimately of Germanic origin, though the exact pathway is uncertain. Possibly an intensive...
Full origin of embroider →Frequently asked questions
What does “embroider” mean?
The word “embroider” means to decorate fabric with a needle and coloured thread in a pattern or design. In plain terms, to stitch decorative patterns onto cloth, or to exaggerate a story with extra invented details.
How do you pronounce “embroider”?
“Embroider” is pronounced ihm-BROY-duh (/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “embroider” in a sentence?
Here is “embroider” used in a sentence: “She embroidered her initials onto the pillowcase.”
What part of speech is “embroider”?
“Embroider” is a verb.
How many meanings does “embroider” have?
“Embroider” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to decorate fabric with a needle and coloured thread in a pattern or design.
