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Definition of accessorize

accessorize

/ækˈsɛs.ə.raɪz/
(UK: accessorise)
ac · ces · so · rize
Adjective:accessorized
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Past Simple:accessorized
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Past Participle:accessorized
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Present Participle:accessorizing
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accessorize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To provide or complement an outfit, garment, or room with fashion accessories or decorative items to make it more attractive or complete.

Example

"She decided to accessorize her simple black dress with a vintage silk scarf and pearl earrings."

2

To equip a device, machine, or vehicle with supplementary components or attachments that enhance its utility or functionality.

Example

"Many photographers accessorize their cameras with external flashes, tripods, and specialized lenses."

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• Nearby Words

accessible
accessibly
accession
accessorize
accessory
accident
accidental

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century in American English from the noun 'accessory' plus the verbal suffix '-ize', ultimately tracing back to the Medieval Latin 'accessorius', meaning an additional or subordinate element.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accessorize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accessorize
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