opsmukken — meaning in English

English meaning

• decorate verb To add ornaments or decorations to something, or to improve the appearance of a room or building.
• gild verb To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
• heighten verb To increase the intensity, degree, or effect of something.
• preen noun A forked tool used by clothworkers to finish and smooth cloth.

Senses

opsmukken is used for these senses in English:

• heighten To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
• preen (of people, intransitive, reflexive) To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.

decorate — full definition

1. verb To add ornaments or decorations to something, or to improve the appearance of a room or building.
2. verb To honor someone by awarding them a medal, ribbon, or similar mark of distinction.

gild — full definition

1. verb To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
2. verb To make something look as if it has a gold surface.
3. verb To make something appear attractive or pleasant.
4. verb To make someone's face turn bright red, or to make them look drunk.

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