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beautify

B2
verb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /bjˈuːtɪfˌaɪ/

US

  • /ˈbjutɪˌfaɪ/

Description

To beautify means to make something look more beautiful, usually by adding or adjusting details instead of reinventing it from scratch. A gardener might make a yard feel brighter with fresh flowers, while an artist may make a bare wall feel more inviting with a mural. You can also use the idea for events or scenes: thoughtful lighting, music, and decor can turn an ordinary moment into something memorable. It is about adding beauty, grace, or elegance.

Examples

  1. 1

    Public space

    The city planted trees and flowers to beautify the main square.

  2. 2

    Invitation design

    She used a simple border to beautify the wedding invitation.

  3. 3

    Urban renewal

    The project aims to beautify the riverfront before summer.

  4. 4

    Photo editing

    Some phone apps automatically beautify your face in photos.

  5. 5

    Misleading description

    He tried to beautify the story by leaving out the worst parts.

    • Phrase

      beautify the story

      make it sound better or more attractive than it really was

See also

verbto make something more beautiful or attractive

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Used with (collocations)

  • beautify a garden
  • beautify the city
  • beautify your home

Word family

Explore

  • aesthetics
  • ornamentation

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • beautifyverb

Forms

  • beautifying-ing formverb
  • beautifiedpast tenseverb
  • beautifiesverb