How Do You Spell BEAUTIFY?

Pronunciation: [bjˈuːtɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

Beautify is a verb that means to make something more beautiful. The word is spelled /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "byoo" with a long "u" sound, followed by the "t" and "i" sounds. The second syllable is pronounced as "fy" with a long "i" sound and a noticeable stress on this syllable. Beautify is a great word to use when describing how something has been improved to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

BEAUTIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. Beautify is a transitive verb that describes the act of enhancing or improving the appearance of something or someone, typically through the addition of beauty or decorative elements. It involves making an object or person more aesthetically pleasing, visually appealing, or attractive.

    When applied to physical spaces, beautifying refers to the process of embellishing or adorning an area to make it more pleasant or appealing to the eye. This can involve activities such as painting, landscaping, incorporating art installations, or arranging decorative elements to create a visually pleasing environment. For instance, one might beautify a garden by planting colorful flowers, adding decorative sculptures, or ensuring proper maintenance.

    In the context of personal appearance, beautification refers to making oneself look more attractive or presentable. This could involve using makeup, styling hair, wearing fashionable clothing, or following grooming practices to enhance one's natural features.

    Moreover, the term can extend beyond physical spaces and appearances. It can also refer to improving the quality or attractiveness of something intangible, such as an idea, a concept, or a written piece. In these cases, beautifying may involve refining the presentation, revising the language, or incorporating visual aids to make the content more appealing and engaging.

    Overall, the concept of beautify revolves around the idea of enhancing the visual or aesthetic qualities of something, whether it is a place, object, person, or intangible element, in order to create a more pleasing or attractive experience.

  2. To make beautiful; to adorn.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BEAUTIFY

The word "beautify" derives from the Middle French term "beautifier", which itself comes from the Old French word "beauté" meaning "beauty". The Old French term can be traced back to the Latin word "bellitas" or "bellus", which means "beautiful". Thus, "beautify" essentially means to make something beautiful or enhance its beauty.

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Conjugate verb Beautify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to beautify

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

beautifying

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it beautify

SIMPLE PAST

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