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wreathe

/rið/
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Other forms: wreathed; wreathing; wreathes

Definitions of wreathe
  1. verb
    decorate or deck with wreaths
    wreathe the grave site”
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    type of:
    adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
    make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc.
  2. verb
    form into a wreath
    synonyms: wind
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    type of:
    enlace, entwine, interlace, intertwine, lace, twine
    spin,wind, or twist together
  3. verb
    move with slow, sinuous movements
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