"embroider" meaning in English

See embroider in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /ɪmˈbrɔɪdɚ/ [US], /ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/ [UK] Audio: en-us-embroider.ogg [US] Forms: embroider [canonical], embroiders [third-person, singular], embroidered [past], embroidered [past, participle], embroidering [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colors.
    Sense id: simple-embroider-en-verb-Ybt1TVqd
  2. To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.
    Sense id: simple-embroider-en-verb-4juiF06y
     
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