accessorize

[ ak-ses-uh-riz ]
/ ækˈsɛs əˌrɪz /

verb (used with object), ac·ces·so·rized, ac·ces·so·riz·ing.

to fit or equip with accessories: to accessorize a car with special seat covers.

verb (used without object), ac·ces·so·rized, ac·ces·so·riz·ing.

to choose or wear accessories: Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.
to be suitable for accessories: Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.

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Also especially British, ac·ces·so·rise.

Origin of accessorize

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

OTHER WORDS FROM accessorize

ac·ces·so·ri·za·tion, noun

Words nearby accessorize

accessible, accession, accession number, accessorial, accessorius, accessorize, accessory, accessory adrenal, accessory apartment, accessory bud, accessory cell
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Words related to accessorizing

accent, adorn, equip, supplement

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British Dictionary definitions for accessorizing

accessorize

accessorise

/ (əkˈsɛsəˌraɪz) /

verb

(tr) to add accessories toaccessorize a plain jacket with feminine jewellery
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