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encrust vs beautify

beautify vs encrust

encrust and beautify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encrust No No Yes No
beautify No No Yes No
As verbs, beautify is a hypernym of encrust; that is, beautify is a word with a broader meaning than encrust:
  • encrust: decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
  • beautify: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of encrust include adorn, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament.
encrust (verb) beautify (verb)
form a crust or a hard layer make more beautiful
cover or coat with a crust make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) be beautiful to look at
Difference between encrust and beautify

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