2. Noun. The action of the verb '''to beautify'''; beautification. ¹
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Definition of Beautifying
1. beautify [v] - See also: beautify
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beautifying
Literary usage of Beautifying
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report by Ohio State Board of Agriculture (1908)
"... Shrubs in beautifying a Country Home," by Mr. W Bontrager of Wooster, Ohio.
THE USE OF FLOWERING SHRUBS IN beautifying A COUNTRY H( BY W. EMERSON ..."
2. Trees and Tree-planting by James Sanks Brisbin (1888)
"Its beautifying and Ornamental Elegance.—Its Diffused Existence.—Opinions as to
its Nativity.—How Propagated and Manner of Culture.—Its Favorite Soil. ..."
3. The Plant World by Plant World Association, Wild Flower Preservation Society (U.S.) (1904)
"OUR OPPORTUNITY FOR "beautifying THE HOME GROUNDS." GREAT interest attaches to
the efforts which many are exerting to improve the appearance and ..."
4. History of the United States of America Under the Constitution by James Schouler (1913)
"The strong impulse now given to beautifying and building up the capital under
the sheltering wing of the nation induced citizens of wealth and leisure in ..."
5. The New Palestine: An Authoritative Account of Palestine Since the Great War by William Denison McCrackan (1922)
"... the Governor of Jerusalem said to me, "We have a work here, which, I believe,
will interest you. It has to do with beautifying the walls of Jerusalem. ..."
6. Municipal Affairs by Reform Club (New York, N.Y.) (1901)
"Its latest efforts have been concentrated in beautifying the entrance to the
Central park at its southwestern corner. This portion of park bids fair to be ..."
7. Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper: Containing Five Hundred Recipes by Catharine Esther Beecher (1873)
"It is for such that some economic modes of beautifying a home are here suggested.
Fig. 40. The cornices to your windows can be simply strips of wood covered ..."
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