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emblazon

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪmˈbleɪ.zən/

KK: /ɪmˈbleɪzən/

transitive verb
Definition

To decorate or display something in a very noticeable and attractive way, often with bright colors or important symbols.


Example

The artist decided to emblazon the wall with a beautiful mural.


Tense Forms

Past: emblazoned

Past Participle: emblazoned


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how they emblazon the team logo on the new jerseys?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looks amazing and really stands out!
Sloth A
I wish I could emblazon my room with something cool like that.
Sloth B
You should! A nice mural could really brighten up the space.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
decorate
inscribe
ornament
Antonyms
erase
remove
obliterate
Root Explanation

Emblazon → It is formed from "em-" (a variant of "en-", meaning to cause to be) and "blason" (from Old French, meaning coat of arms or to adorn). The word "emblazon" means to adorn or decorate something, especially with heraldic symbols or designs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be' adorned ('em-') with beautiful designs or symbols ('blason'). This helps you remember that 'emblazon' means to decorate or display prominently.

Visually Confused Words
blazon
unemblazoned
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