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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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Verb (1)
embossable \ im-ˈbä-sə-bəl , -ˈbȯ- \ adjective
, -ˈbȯ- \ adjectiveembosser \ im-ˈbä-sər , -ˈbȯ- \ noun
, -ˈbȯ- \ nounembossment \ im-ˈbä-smənt , -ˈbȯ- \ noun
, -ˈbȯ- \ nounSynonyms & 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
verbem·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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