embellish
//ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ//
Verb
embellishInfinitive
embellishPresent tense
embellishedPast tense
embellishedPast participle
embellishingPresent participle
embellishesThird-person singular
1
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features.
She embellished the cake with colorful flowers made of icing.
2
To make a story or account more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue or exaggerated.
He tends to embellish his stories to make them more exciting.