Meaning & Definition
verb
to make something more attractive or aesthetically pleasing.
They plan to beautify the park by planting more flowers and trees.
to enhance the appearance of someone or something.
The artist aimed to beautify the mundane scenes of everyday life.
to improve or embellish the qualities of something.
She decided to beautify her home with new paint and decor.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'beauty' combined with the suffix '-ify', which means 'to make'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beautify one's image:
To improve or enhance someone's reputation or appearance.
beautify the surroundings:
To make the environmental area more pleasing to the eyes.
Slang Meanings
To glam up
She decided to glam up her outfit for the party.
To spruce up
Let's spruce up the backyard for the barbecue.