embroider — to decorate cloth with colored threads sewn in patterns
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decorate cloth with colored threads sewn in patterns
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/
Korean meaning: 천에 색실로 무늬를 수놓다
Korean pronunciation: 임**브로이**더
Example Sentences
- My grandmother could embroider faster than I can text message.
- She learned to embroider traditional Korean patterns during her stay in Seoul.
- Don't embroider your resume too much, or you'll get caught in an interview.
embroider
VERB//ɪmˈbrɔɪdər//
to decorate cloth with colored threads sewn in patterns
A woman sits in a cozy room, actively using a needle to embroider beautiful floral patterns on fabric.
Embroider the border according to the order!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'embrouder' meaning 'to decorate the edges.' The word literally meant 'to ornament upon' something.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother could embroider faster than I can text message.”
“She learned to embroider traditional Korean patterns during her stay in Seoul.”
“Don't embroider your resume too much, or you'll get caught in an interview.”
“The artist spent months embroidering intricate designs on the wedding dress.”
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