World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesAccessorize
/əkˈsɛsəraɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To add accessories to something, especially clothing or an outfit, to enhance its appearance.
"She decided to accessorize her dress with a matching necklace and earrings." - 2
To provide or furnish with accessories.
"The designer aims to accessorize the collection with unique jewelry pieces."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'accessorize' is derived from the word 'accessory', which comes from the Latin 'accessorius', meaning 'additional' or 'supplementary'. The verb form emerged in the mid-20th century as fashion became more focused on personal expression through additional items.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Accessorize" is said worldwide
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accessoiriser
Transliteration: ak-swa-ri-ze
"Elle a décidé d'accessoiriser sa robe avec un collier assorti."
accessorize
Transliteration: ak-ses-so-ri-zen
"Sie beschloss, ihr Kleid mit passenden Accessoires zu accessorize."
accessoriare
Transliteration: ak-ces-so-ri-a-re
"Ha deciso di accessoriare il suo vestito con una collana abbinata."
accesorizar
Transliteration: ak-se-so-ri-sar
"Decidió accessorizar su vestido con un collar a juego."
acessórios
Transliteration: a-se-so-ri-os
"Ela decidiu accessorizar seu vestido com um colar combinando."
सजाना
Transliteration: sajaana
"उसने अपनी ड्रेस को मैचिंग गहनों से सजाने का फैसला किया।"
配饰
Transliteration: pèishì
"她决定用配饰来装饰她的裙子。"
액세서리
Transliteration: aegseoseori
"그녀는 드레스를 액세서리로 장식하기로 결정했습니다."
アクセサリーをつける
Transliteration: akusesarī o tsukeru
"彼女はドレスにアクセサリーをつけることに決めました。"
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