emborder

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪmˈbɔːrdər/

KK: /ɪmˈbɔrdər/

transitive verb

Definition

To decorate or provide something with a border or edge.

Example

The artist decided to emborder the painting with a beautiful gold frame.

Tense Forms

Past: embordered

Past Participle: embordered

Conversation

I want to emborder my new scrapbook to make it look special.

That sounds like a fun project! What kind of border are you thinking about?

Maybe something colorful with patterns that match my photos.

Great idea! A nice border can really enhance the overall look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

border

edge

trim

Antonyms

remove

strip

erase

Root Explanation

Emborder → It is formed from "em-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "border" (from Old French *bordure*, meaning edge or boundary). The word "emborder" means to place something within a border or to surround it with a boundary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing to be in' ('em-') a 'boundary' ('border') — that's why emborder means to place something within a border.

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