accessorize
[ ak-ses-uh-riz ]
/ ækˈsɛs əˌrɪz /
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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, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for accessorize
If you’re someone who likes to accessorize, these dual-layer masks might be exactly what you’re looking for.
The singer covered parts of her naked body with moss, accessorizing with smokey eyeshadow and a voluminous haircut.
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British Dictionary definitions for accessorize
accessorize
accessorise
/ (əkˈsɛsəˌraɪz) /
verb
(tr) to add accessories toaccessorize a plain jacket with feminine jewellery
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