English Explanatory Dictionary

betrim

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To trim (“decorate”); to adorn, deck, or embellish.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈtɹɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-betrim.wav /bəˈtɹɪm/

Word forms

betrim betrims betrimming betrimmed

Etymology

From be- (prefix meaning ‘about; around’) + trim.

Synonyms

bedeck adore adorn apparel array invest detail beautify betrim commend decorate decore deck deck out do up dress up dub embellish enrich garnish grace mangonize ornament prettify pretty up

Derived words

betrimmed betrimming
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