beautify
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- beautification noun
- beautifier noun
- unbeautified adjective
Etymology
Origin of beautify
Example Sentences
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Kutcher's character in the science-fiction series is a tech billionaire responsible for bringing a beautifying injection into the world, which he has taken himself in an effort to look much younger.
From BBC
The civic authority has announced a "street wall painting competition" for Sunday, inviting artists to come help beautify the city.
From BBC
Consider the mockery Shakespeare received from Robert Greene, a fellow playwright, who called him “an upstart Crow, beautified with our feathers.”
LA28 piloted its volunteer program through events with Shine LA, Mayor Karen Bass’ initiative to beautify L.A. ahead of the Games, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
From Los Angeles Times
"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
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