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schmücken — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adorn verb To decorate something to make it more attractive.
  • array noun A large, impressive, or organized collection of things.
  • bedeck verb To deck, ornament, or adorn
  • embellish verb To decorate something to make it more attractive.
  • emblazon verb To adorn with prominent markings.
  • gild verb To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
  • grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
  • hang verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
  • trim verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.

Senses

schmücken is used for these senses in English:

  • array To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.
  • bedeck (transitive) To deck, ornament, or adorn
  • embellish To make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.
  • emblazon (transitive) To adorn with prominent markings.
  • grace (transitive) To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.
  • hang (transitive) To decorate (something) with hanging objects.
  • trim (dated) To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.

array — full definition

  1. noun A large, impressive, or organized collection of things.
  2. noun In computing, a data structure that stores a set of elements, usually accessed by numbered position.
  3. verb To arrange or display things in order, or to dress someone elaborately.

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