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versieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • decoration noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
  • fawn noun A young deer, usually under a year old.
  • ornament noun A decorative object or detail added to make something more attractive.
  • seduce verb To persuade someone to do something unwise or improper, often by charm or temptation.

Senses

versieren is used for these senses in English:

  • chat up (transitive, idiomatic) To talk to (someone) in a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
  • decoration The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
  • ornament To decorate.
  • seduce (transitive) To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship. [1550s]

decoration — full definition

  1. noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
  2. noun A medal, ribbon, or similar item awarded as an honor, especially for military service.

fawn — full definition

  1. noun A young deer, usually under a year old.
  2. noun A light yellowish-brown color.
  3. verb To seek approval or favor through excessive flattery or servile behavior.
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