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ac·ces·sor·ize
(ăk-sĕs′ə-rīz′)v. ac·ces·sor·ized, ac·ces·sor·iz·ing, ac·ces·sor·iz·es
v.tr.
To furnish with accessories: accessorized my outfit with a matching watch.
v.intr.
To wear or select accessories: accessorizes according to the latest fashions.
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accessorize
(əkˈsɛsəˌraɪz) oraccessorise
vb
(Clothing & Fashion) (tr) to add accessories to: accessorize a plain jacket with feminine jewellery.
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ac•ces•so•rize
(ækˈsɛs əˌrɪz)v. -rized, -riz•ing. v.t.
1. to fit or equip with accessories.
v.i. 2. to choose or wear accessories.
[1935–40, Amer.]
ac•ces`so•ri•za′tion, n.
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accessorize
Past participle: accessorized
Gerund: accessorizing
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accessorize
verb add to, decorate, supplement, complement, adorn, ornament, augment, embellish Adding extra fabrics is an easy way to accessorize your bedroom.
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accessorize
vt dress → mit Accessoires versehen; room → dekorieren
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