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to accessorize

to accessorize

16 3.8
To add small items like jewelry or scarves to clothes to make them look nicer
  • verb
  • /əˈkɛsəraɪz/
  • US
translation icon : añadir accesorios
  • The fashion consultant suggested ways to accessorize her look with colorful bags and chic hats.

But women like yourself that sort of accessorize their femininity, like exaggerated a little bit.

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Examples

  • She decided to accessorize her dress with a statement necklace and matching earrings.

  • Today I don't leave the house without accessorizing and putting on some perfume.

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  • And he really knew how to accessorize.

  • But I am looking forward to seeing how you accessorize it - for your TV debut.

  • Depending on the style you are sporting, accessorize your look.

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  • Yes, I think it would accessorize the outfit beautifully.

  • Dress neatly and smartly, and accessorize with a big smile.

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  • Here are a few imaginative ways to decorate and accessorize your room with a Lego-inspired design.

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  • She's glamorous, she accessorizes well, and she can go day to night like nobody's business.

  • Women dressed in skimpy cocktail dresses mingled with guys in button-downs accessorized by expensive watches and champagne bottles.

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Synonyms

to decorate
vsto accessorize
226 1.9

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

focuses more narrowly on adding extra wearable items to enhance style
to dress something up
vsto accessorize
56 3.4

Make something look nicer or more attractive for a special event

adds small decorative extras specifically to clothing or personal style rather than overall change
to adorn
vsto accessorize
45 4.9

To put decorations on something to make it look more beautiful

is specifically about adding smaller wearable extras to clothing or looks
to embellish
vsto accessorize
10 6.3

To make something more beautiful by adding decorative details

narrows this to adding accessories rather than general decorative work
to beautify
vsto accessorize
9 3.2

To make a place or person more attractive by adding decorations like paint

focuses specifically on adding decorative or extra wearable items to clothing
to ornament
vsto accessorize
4 3.7

To add decorations to something to make it look nicer

applies this specifically to wearable extras and fashion items
to bedazzle
vsto accessorize
3 5.1

Add bright, shiny pieces to clothes or things to attract attention

is about adding wearable extras in general rather than loud sparkling additions
to glam up
vsto accessorize
  • Informal
1 6.8

Make yourself or someone more stylish using clothes and makeup

tends to mean adding small decorative extras rather than full glamorous styling
to prettify
vsto accessorize
1 5.0

Make something look more attractive, often only on the surface

targets adding accessories to clothing rather than broad superficial changes
to complete outfit
vsto accessorize
4.1

Add items to clothes to make the whole look finished

adds decorative or extra items such as jewelry scarves or bags to clothing
to deck up
vsto accessorize
  • Informal
8.2

To put on special clothes to look nice for an event

focuses on adding accessories rather than only wearing elaborate garments
to fancy up
vsto accessorize
  • Informal
6.5

Make something look more stylish and attractive

emphasizes adding extra accessories rather than general restyling
to fancify
vsto accessorize
  • Informal
7.7

Make something look more attractive by adding decorations

limits this to adding accessories to clothing and personal items
to glam
vsto accessorize
  • Informal
7.5

To make someone or something look stylish and attractive with makeup and clothes

is more about adding accessories and small items to enhance appearance
to aestheticize
vsto accessorize
7.5

To make something look more beautiful or artistic

is more practical, adding accessory items rather than changing artistic style

How Decorative

to embellish
19 6.1
to adorn
45 4.9
to accessorize
  • US
16 3.8
trim
33 2.5

Surface Forms

accessorize infinitive
accessorized past participle
accessorizing present participle
accessorizes third person singular

Morphology

accessorize = accessory (transparent) = accessory + ize

Clearly formed from the noun 'accessory' plus the productive verb-forming suffix '-ize', meaning 'to provide with accessories' or 'to add accessories'.

Etymology

The word accessorize comes from the noun accessory, which means an 'extra' or decorative item you add to clothes, and the ending -ize turns it into a verb. So to accessorize is to add those extras to make an outfit more stylish.