Definition

To make something more attractive or pleasing in appearance.

Example

She decided to beautify her garden with colorful flowers.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should beautify the garden this weekend.

That sounds like a great idea! What do you have in mind?

Maybe we can plant some colorful flowers and add a few decorations.

I love that! It'll really beautify the whole space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beautify → It is formed from "beauty" (from Old French *beaute*, meaning physical attractiveness or goodness) and "-fy" (from Latin *facere*, meaning to make or do). The word "beautify" means to make something beautiful or to enhance its beauty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'beauty' as the quality of being attractive, and '-fy' means to make. So, beautify means to make something beautiful.

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