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Embroider vs Bework - What's the difference?

embroider | bework |

As verbs the difference between embroider and bework

is that embroider is to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours while bework is to work round about; surround.

embroider

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
  • (figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

    • Derived terms

    * embroiderer * embroideress * embroidery

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    bework

    English

    Verb

  • To work round about; surround.
  • To work, as with thread; embroider.
  • To work over; rework; edit.
  • *1882 , John Devenish Hoppus, Riverside papers :
    • The author, who knows the answer, beworks his brains to give it in a satisfactory and intelligible form to his audience; [...]