em·boss
| \ im-ˈbäs
, -ˈbȯs \
, -ˈbȯs \
embossed; embossing; embosses
Definition of emboss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to raise the surface of into bosses
especially
: to ornament with raised work
2
: to raise in relief from a surface
emboss
verb (2)
embossed; embossing; embosses
Definition of emboss (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from emboss
Verb (1)
embossable
\
im-ˈbä-sə-bəl
, -ˈbȯ-
\
adjective
, -ˈbȯ-
\
adjective
embosser
\
im-ˈbä-sər
, -ˈbȯ-
\
noun
, -ˈbȯ-
\
noun
embossment
\
im-ˈbä-smənt
, -ˈbȯ-
\
noun
, -ˈbȯ-
\
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for emboss
Synonyms: Verb (1)
- adorn,
- array,
- beautify,
- bedeck,
- bedizen,
- blazon,
- caparison,
- deck,
- decorate,
- do,
- do up,
- doll up,
- drape,
- dress,
- embellish,
- emblaze,
- enrich,
- fancify,
- fancy up,
- festoon,
- garnish,
- glitz (up),
- grace,
- gussy up,
- ornament,
- pretty (up),
- trim
Antonyms: Verb (1)
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“Emboss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emboss. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.
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emboss
verb
em·boss
| \ im-ˈbäs
, -ˈbȯs \
, -ˈbȯs \
embossed; embossing
Kids Definition of emboss
: to decorate with a raised pattern or design
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The first known use of emboss was in the 14th century
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