Beautify: meaning, definitions and examples

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beautify

 

[ ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

making something more attractive

To beautify means to improve the appearance of something, making it more attractive or pleasing to the eye. This can involve adding decorations, enhancing features, or simply cleaning and organizing to enhance the overall aesthetic.

Synonyms

decorate, embellish, enhance, ornament, spruce up

Examples of usage

  • Her garden was beautified with colorful flowers and ornamental plants.
  • The interior designer was hired to beautify the office space with modern furniture and artwork.
Context #2 | Verb

code optimization

In the context of coding or programming, to beautify refers to the process of optimizing and organizing code to make it more readable and efficient. This can involve formatting the code, adding comments, and restructuring the logic for better performance.

Synonyms

format, optimize, organize, streamline, tidy up

Examples of usage

  • The developer used a code beautifier tool to improve the readability of the software project.
  • After beautifying the code, the program ran faster and with fewer errors.
Context #3 | Noun

physical appearance

As a noun, beautify refers to the quality or state of being beautiful or visually appealing. It can also refer to something that adds beauty or charm to a person or place.

Synonyms

appeal, attractiveness, beauty, charm, grace

Examples of usage

  • Her natural beautify shone through, with radiant skin and a warm smile.
  • The historic architecture of the city adds to its beautify and charm.

Translations

Translations of the word "beautify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embelezar

🇮🇳 सुंदर बनाना

🇩🇪 verschönern

🇮🇩 memperindah

🇺🇦 прикрасити

🇵🇱 upiększać

🇯🇵 美しくする (utsukushiku suru)

🇫🇷 embellir

🇪🇸 embellecer

🇹🇷 güzelleştirmek

🇰🇷 아름답게 하다 (areumdapge hada)

🇸🇦 جَمَّلَ (jammala)

🇨🇿 zkrášlit

🇸🇰 skrášliť

🇨🇳 美化 (měihuà)

🇸🇮 polepšati

🇮🇸 fegrun

🇰🇿 көріктендіру

🇬🇪 გალამაზება (galamazeba)

🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirmək

🇲🇽 embellecer

Word origin

The word 'beautify' originated from the combination of 'beauty' and the suffix '-ify', which means 'to make'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of beautifying has been a part of human culture for centuries, with people seeking to enhance their surroundings and appearance to create beauty and harmony.

See also: beautician, beautification, beautified, beautifier, beautiful, beautifully, beautifying.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,489, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.