accessorize
[ak-
ses
-
uh
-riz]
/ækˈsɛs əˌrɪz/
verb (used with object)
,
accessorized,
accessorizing.
1.
to fit or equip with
accessories
:
to accessorize a car with special seat covers.
verb (used without object)
,
accessorized,
accessorizing.
2.
to choose or wear
accessories
:
Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.
3.
to be suitable for
accessories
:
Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.
Also,
especially British,
accessorise
.
Origin
1935-39,
Americanism;
accessor(y)
+
-ize
Related forms
accessorization,
noun
Examples from the web for
accessorize
accessorize
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Lighting- lighting fixtures can
accessorize
the exterior.
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accessorize
with anything, particularly scarves, jewelry or handbags.
In addition, get some tips on how to
accessorize
and wear some of the current looks in fashion today.
British Dictionary definitions for
accessorize
accessorize
/
əkˈsɛsəˌraɪz
/
verb
1.
(
transitive
) to add accessories to:
accessorize a plain jacket with feminine jewellery
Word Origin and History for
accessorize
v.
1939, from
accessory
+
-ize
. Related:
Accessorized
;
accessorizing
.