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.
Origin: 1645–55; < Late Latin variegātus (past participle of variegāre to make (something) look varied), equivalent to Latin vari(us) various + -eg- (combining form of agere to do; see agent) + -ātus-ate