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beautify

American

[byoo-tuh-fahy] / ˈbju təˌfaɪ /

verb (used with or without object)

to make or become beautiful.

Synonyms:

array, bedeck, enhance, embellish, adorn

beautify British

/ ˌbjuːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən, ˈbjuːtɪˌfaɪ /

verb

to make or become beautiful

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Origin of beautify

First recorded in 1520–30; beauty + -fy

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In a lengthy second post, Trump bragged about steps he has taken to beautify Washington, including resurfacing the bottom of the Reflecting Pool with an "American flag blue" coating used in swimming pools.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

There are a lot of other things happening on the mall and around Washington to beautify the capital before July 4.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

White House spokesman Davis Ingle said, “President Trump has full legal authority to modernize, renovate, and beautify the White House—just like all of his predecessors did.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

"The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic-preservation law and recent executive orders to beautify the nation’s capital and restore pre-existing statues," the National Park Service in a statement.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

The various fraternal organizations are working together to beautify the area around the spring with flower beds and benches and are building a special fountain so that all might come and partake.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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