[+ obj] 1 : to sew a design on a piece of cloth
▪ She embroidered tiny flowers on the baby's scarf. ▪ a scarf embroidered with tiny flowers ▪ an embroidered scarf 2 : to make (a story, the truth, etc.) more interesting by adding details that are not true or accurate
▪ He is known to embroider the truth about his service in the army.
▪ She embroidered tiny flowers on the baby's scarf. ▪ a scarf embroidered with tiny flowers ▪ an embroidered scarf
▪ He is known to embroider the truth about his service in the army.







