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to trim

to trim

19 4.1
To add decorations to something to make it look special
  • verb
  • /trɪm/
translation icon : adornar
  • I have to get home and trim the tree.
  • trimmed with lace
  • trimmed with fur

Examples

Synonyms

to decorate
vsto trim
226 1.9

To make something look nicer by adding paint, ornaments, or other items

focuses on adding ornaments or attractive items rather than broad visual changes
to dress
vsto trim
96 3.0

To make food, hair or a place look attractive by adding small items

focuses on adding ornaments or items rather than simple arranging or presentation
to dress something up
vsto trim
56 3.4

Make something look nicer or more attractive for a special event

is used generally to add ornaments or attractive items not only for events
to adorn
vsto trim
45 4.9

To put decorations on something to make it look more beautiful

is used for adding objects like food or clothing rather than general ornamentation
to garnish
vsto trim
15 3.5

To decorate food with small pieces to add color and flavor

is broader, applying to adding ornaments or attractive nonfood items as well
to ornament
vsto trim
4 3.7

To add decorations to something to make it look nicer

is the common act of adding attractive items rather than complex redesigns
to bedeck
vsto trim
4 7.8

To put fancy decorations like flowers or lights on something to make it look special

adds ornaments or items but without the extreme showiness or excess
to prettify
vsto trim
1 5.0

Make something look more attractive, often only on the surface

involves adding ornaments or attractive items rather than only surface changes
to beset
vsto trim
  • Literature
9.1

To cover an object with many jewels or decorations

is about adding ornaments or items more moderately, not necessarily lavishly
to put on frills
vsto trim
7.2

To add small not needed decorations to clothes or events to make them seem fancier

means adding ornaments or items without the negative sense of excess

Antonyms

to strip
  • Specialized
15 6.3

Remove a substance or part from material like soil

Phrasal Verbs

to trim down
3 3.4

To make something smaller by cutting or removing parts

to trim back
1 3.4

Make a thing smaller by cutting or removing parts

Compounds

fighting trim
  • Informal
1 7.5

In very good condition and ready for action

How Decorated

to embellish
10 6.3
to adorn
45 4.9
to deck
31 4.1
to trim
19 4.1
to dress
96 3.0

Surface Forms

trim infinitive
trimmed past
trimmed past participle
trimming present participle
trims third person singular

Etymology

The word trim comes from the same old Norse word trimma meaning 'to prepare', and people long ago used it for the final touches that make something look complete. That's why to trim can also mean to decorate something with ornaments or ribbons.