i verb (used with object), var·i·e·gat·ed, var·i·e·gat·ing.
1.
to make varied in appearance, as by adding different colors.
2.
to give variety to; diversify.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to alter the appearance of, esp by adding different colours |
| 2. | to impart variety to |
| [C17: from Late Latin variegāre, from Latin varius diverse, | |
| varie'gation | |
| —n | |
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Variegate
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