Associations to the word «Embroider»

Wiktionary

EMBROIDER, verb. To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
EMBROIDER, verb. (figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

Dictionary definition

EMBROIDER, verb. Decorate with needlework.
EMBROIDER, verb. Add details to.

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky