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ac⋅ces⋅so⋅rize

[ak-ses-uh-riz] verb -rized, -riz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to fit or equip with accessories: to accessorize a car with special seat covers.
–verb (used without object)
2. to choose or wear accessories: Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.
3. to be suitable for accessories: Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.
Also, especially British, ac⋅ces⋅so⋅rise.


Origin:
1935–39, Americanism; accessor(y) + -ize


ac⋅ces⋅so⋅ri⋅za⋅tion, noun
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ac·ces·sor·ize   (āk-sěs'ə-rīz')   
v.   ac·ces·sor·ized, ac·ces·sor·iz·ing, ac·ces·sor·iz·es

v.   tr.
To furnish with accessories: accessorized my outfit with a matching watch.
v.   intr.
To wear or select accessories: accessorizes according to the latest fashions.
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