Accessorize Meaning in English

word

US

ækˈsɛsɝˌaɪz

ak-SES-er-ize

UK

əkˈsɛsəɹaɪz

uk-SES-uh-rize

Definition

To add accessories like jewelry, hats, or bags to your outfit to make it look more stylish or complete.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in fashion contexts, often with 'your outfit' or 'with a scarf.' Mainly informal. Not to be confused with 'decorate,' which applies to objects or spaces.

• Spanish: accesorizar - complementar (con accesorios)
• Portuguese (BR): acessorizar - complementar (com acessórios)
• Portuguese (PT): acessorizar - complementar (com acessórios)
• Chinese (Simplified): 搭配饰品 - 配饰
• Chinese (Traditional): 搭配飾品 - 配飾
• Hindi: सजावटी सामान पहनना
• Arabic: يُزيّن بالأكسسوارات
• Bengali: অ্যাক্সেসরাইজ করা - সাজসরঞ্জাম জুড়ানো
• Russian: аксессуарировать - дополнять аксессуарами
• Japanese: アクセサリーを合わせる - アクセサリーで飾る
• Vietnamese: phối phụ kiện
• Korean: 액세서리를 착용하다 - 액세서리로 꾸미다
• Turkish: aksesuarla tamamlamak - aksesuar eklemek
• Urdu: لوازمات سے سنوارنا
• Indonesian: memadupadankan aksesori - mengenakan aksesori

Example Sentences

She likes to accessorize her dresses with colorful scarves.

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It's easy to accessorize a plain outfit.

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You can accessorize with jewelry or hats.

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I love how you accessorized that simple dress!

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Don't forget to accessorize before you go out tonight.

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He knows how to accessorize even a T-shirt and jeans.

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