accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz 

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accessorized; accessorizing

transitive verb

: to furnish with accessories

intransitive verb

: to wear clothing accessories

Examples of accessorize in a Sentence

an outfit accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings

a stylish young woman who knows how to accessorize

Recent Examples on the Web

Reflecting his legal ordeal were suits worn with bullet-proof vests, a simple double-breasted white suit tightly fitted on a female model, and male models in various suiting accessorized with the legal-size paper and folders. —Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

So anyone can accessorize with them, even those who don’t technically need glasses. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 June 2025

The actress accessorized her look with delicate pieces of jewelry, including a body chain and a ring for her septum piercing. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025

As always, Kardashian accessorized the look to perfection, finishing it off with a pair of snakeskin boots and huge, futuristic shield shades (a big celebrity trend of the moment). —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for accessorize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz 

ak-

accessorized; accessorizing

: to wear or decorate with accessories