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to silverplate

7.4
To put a thin layer of silver on an object
  • verb
  • /ˈsɪlvərˌpleɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plata
  • They decided to silverplate the antique watch to enhance its value.

Examples

  • The jeweler silverplated the necklace beautifully.

  • They decided to silverplate the old cutlery.

  • Many old spoons were silverplated instead of made entirely from solid silver.

  • The craftsman will silverplate the candlesticks to restore their original shine.

  • The craftsman decided to silverplate the antique dish to restore its original beauty.

  • After cleaning, she chose to silverplate the knobs on her cabinet to give it a modern twist.

  • He plans to silverplate the custom trophy to make it more attractive for the awards ceremony.

Synonyms

to plate
vsto silverplate
  • Specialized
37 6.2

To cover an object with a thin layer of metal

refers specifically to applying a thin layer of one metal by chemical methods
to silver
vsto silverplate
3 5.6

To cover something with a thin layer of the shiny white metal

means coating specifically by chemical or electrochemical methods
to silver-plate
vsto silverplate
1 6.3

To cover something with a thin layer of silver

is similar but covers chemical or electrochemical coating methods
to metalize
vsto silverplate
  • Specialized
8.6

To cover an object with a thin layer of metal

means coating with a particular metal typically by chemical or electrochemical means
to metallize
vsto silverplate
  • Specialized
8.4

Cover an object with a thin metal layer for shine or protection

refers to coating specifically with one metal rather than any metal

Antonyms

to strip
  • Specialized
15 6.3

Remove a substance or part from material like soil

How Coated

to silverplate
  • Specialized
7.4
to coat
105 2.8
to cover
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

silverplate infinitive
silverplated past
silverplated past participle
silverplating present participle
silverplates third person singular

Morphology

silverplate = silver + plate (transparent) = silver + plate

The verb is directly interpretable from 'silver' + 'plate' (to apply a silver layer), so the relation is clear to learners.

Etymology

Silverplate is made from the two simple words silver and plate, and plate means 'a thin sheet of metal' or 'to cover with a thin layer'. So to silverplate something is to cover it with a thin layer of 'silver', giving it the look of solid silver without the cost.