accessorize

American  

[ak-ses-uh-riz] / ækˈsɛs əˌrɪz /

especially British, accessorise

verb (used with object)

accessorized, accessorizing

1. to fit or equip with accessories.

   to accessorize a car with special seat covers.

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verb (used without object)

accessorized, accessorizing

1. to choose or wear accessories.

   Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.

2. to be suitable for accessories.

   Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.

accessorize British  

/ əkˈsɛsəˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to add accessories to

   accessorize a plain jacket with feminine jewellery

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Other Word Forms

• accessorization noun

Etymology

Origin of accessorize

An Americanism dating back to 1935–39; accessor(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

And they could accessorize their guns in the same way.

From Washington Post

The overriding fashion aesthetic is puffer jackets, the puffier the better, accessorized with a scarf and a scowl.

From New York Times

Lopez, 52, wore white, wide-legged slacks, a green tank top and accessorized with gold chains around her neck for the outing, while Affleck was dressed more casually in a brown sweater and black jeans.

From Fox News

Garner accessorized the ensemble with a pair of brown shades and a booklet of valuable notes.

From Fox News

The 35-year-old musician turned heads in a little black dress she accessorized with furry white sleeves that resembled angel wings and massive platform heels.

From Fox News