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emblazon

verb em·bla·zon \im-ˈblā-z^ən\

: to write or draw (a name, picture, etc.) on a surface so that it can be seen very clearly

: to decorate (a surface) with something (such as a name or a picture)

em·bla·zonedem·bla·zon·ing \-ˈblāz-niŋ, -ˈblā-z^ən-iŋ\

Full Definition of EMBLAZON

transitive verb

a : to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices

b : to inscribe (as heraldic bearings) on a surface

: celebrate, extol <have his … deeds emblazoned by a poet — Thomas Nash>

— em·bla·zon·er \-ˈblāz-nər, -z^ən-ər\ noun

— em·bla·zon·ment \-ˈblā-z^ən-mənt\ noun

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Synonyms: bless, carol, celebrate, praise, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, resound

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