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Definition of prettify - 2 dictionary results

pret⋅ti⋅fy

  [prit-uh-fahy]
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–verb (used with object), -fied, -fy⋅ing.
1. to make pretty, esp. in a small, petty way: to prettify a natural beauty.
2. to minimize or gloss over (something unpleasant): to prettify his rude behavior.
Origin:
1840–50; prett(y) + -ify

Related forms:
pret⋅ti⋅fi⋅ca⋅tion, noun
pret⋅ti⋅fi⋅er, noun
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pret·ti·fy   (prĭt'ĭ-fī')   
tr.v.   pret·ti·fied, pret·ti·fy·ing, pret·ti·fies
To make pretty or prettier, especially in a superficial or insubstantial way.
pret'ti·fi·ca'tion (-fĭ-kā'shən) n., pret'ti·fi'er n.
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