accessorize

especially British, ac·ces·so·rise

[ak-ses-uh-riz]

verb (used with object)

accessorized, accessorizing 

1. to fit or equip with accessories.

   to accessorize a car with special seat covers.

verb (used without object)

accessorized, accessorizing 

1. to choose or wear accessories.

   Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.

2. to be suitable for accessories.

   Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.

accessorize

/ əkˈsɛsəˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to add accessories to

   accessorize a plain jacket with feminine jewellery

Other Word Forms

• accessorization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accessorize¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–39; accessor(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

She accessorized her outfit with a white cowboy hat.

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An immaculately accessorized fashion boi from Toronto who wore gauzy scarves and rings on every finger accused me of faking my injury.

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She favors sensible boots accessorized with a grenade belt.

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Gainsbourg, in simply accessorized ninja black, is the picture of a woman who knows and means business.

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My only quibble is the costume team’s decision to accessorize Smoke in blue and Stack in flame red.

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