Beautify
What it means
To make a place or object more pleasing through thoughtful visual improvement.
Reach for it when describing an intentional change that adds attractiveness
Residents planted native flowers to beautify the neglected entrance.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
spruce up
Fits when an informal quick improvement is meant
Not when the setting demands ceremonial language
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everyday
Fits when ornaments or details are being added
Not when structural improvement creates the appeal
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warm
Fits when small changes make a space feel new
Not when elaborate decoration is involved
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professional
Fits when overall quality improves beyond appearance
Not when beauty is the only intended gain
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formal
Fits when an object receives an attractive feature
Not when a whole neighborhood is renewed
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literary
embellish
Fits when extra decorative detail is the focus
Not when simplicity is the desired effect
Opposites 3
- deface
- mar
- neglect
Common phrases 3
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beautify a space
Volunteers used murals to beautify a space beneath the railway.
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help beautify
Young trees will help beautify the avenue as they mature.
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beautify the grounds
The club gathered on Saturday to beautify the grounds.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated