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stick vs embellish

embellish vs stick

stick is a noun but embellish is not a noun.

stick and embellish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
embellish No No Yes No
As verbs, embellish is a hypernym of stick; that is, embellish is a word with a broader meaning than stick:
  • stick: cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
  • embellish: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of stick include adorn, beautify, decorate, grace, ornament.
stick (noun) embellish (noun)
threat of a penalty
an implement consisting of a length of wood
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
informal terms for the leg
a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine
a small thin branch of a tree
stick (verb) embellish (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to make more beautiful
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous add details to
stick to firmly make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation be beautiful to look at
put, fix, force, or implant
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
fasten with an adhesive material like glue
fasten with or as with pins or nails
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
be in a certain place and not leave
be loyal to
endure
be a devoted follower or supporter
be or become fixed
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