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embellish

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To decorate or add details, sometimes to exaggerate an account.

He tended to embellish a routine journey into a grand adventure.

Dictionary practice example.

The editor was willing to embellish the video with a few well-chosen visual details, but not to invent praise from imaginary audience members.