beautify
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become beautiful.
have been beautifying
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present perfect progressiveof beautify.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ever since Barcelona’s 1888 Universal Exhibition turned the site of a massive old fortress into a splendid park, local civic leaders have been beautifying their city and luring visitors to enjoy its charms.
From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2019
This garden has been the private retreat of the family of Orlon for many thousands of years, and women of our house have been beautifying it since its inception.
From Skylark Three by Hans Waldemar Wessolowski
