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v. - To make prettier; Make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc..

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Usage examples (37)
  • Lady Bird Johnson tried to beautify the countryside.
  • The idea, says Shih, was to "beautify" dictatorship.
  • May 29, 2009 7: 16 PM how do you "beautify" a radio tower?
  • All the tricks you would need to "beautify" a struts-config document are embodied in this one.
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  • After he did so much work to "beautify" (to make beautiful) the sanctuary, the Church will certainly "beatify" (proclaim one who has died to be among the blessed in heaven) him.
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