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embroider (verb), embroiders, embroidered; embroidering
1. To stitch a decorative design of various colors on fabric with a needle and thread: For the topic of hobbies in her class at school, Theresa embroidered pillowcases to show the other students.
2. To add imaginary details to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable: While Tom was telling his story of how he had found a necklace, he embroidered his narrative by making it sound like he had discovered a vast amount of jewelry!
To embelish a narrative with specia detais.
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