beautify
UK: ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ | US: ˈbjuː.t̬ə.faɪ
vt. to make something beautiful or more attractive
vt. to enhance the appearance of something
The word "beautify" combines "beauty," derived from Old French beauté, with the suffix "-fy," from Latin -ficare, meaning "to make." This construction follows a common pattern in English where a noun is transformed into a verb by adding "-fy," indicating the act of creating or enhancing the quality denoted by the root. The evolution reflects a logical progression from the concept of beauty to the action of making something beautiful.
She planted flowers to beautify her garden.
The city plans to beautify the park with new sculptures.
A fresh coat of paint can beautify an old room.
Artists often beautify their surroundings with creative designs.
The committee aims to beautify the neighborhood by removing graffiti.