What is another word for Dight?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Dight is an archaic word that means "to prepare or dress." Although it's not commonly used today, there are several synonyms that could be used instead. These include adorn, deck, bedeck, array and embellish. All of these words suggest the act of dressing up or decorating something in a pleasing or attractive way. "Adorn" typically refers to adding ornaments or decorations to something, like a Christmas tree or a bride's hair. "Deck" and "bedeck" are similar words that mean to decorate or festoon with lights, flowers or other festive decorations. "Array" is a more formal word that means to arrange something in a particular way, while "embellish" suggests adding features or details to something to make it more appealing.

Synonyms for Dight:

What are the hypernyms for Dight?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dight

"Sae loud I hear ye lie: For Percy had not men yestreen, "To Dight my men and me."
"Minstrelsy of the Scottish border (3rd ed) (1 of 3)"
Walter Scott
I suggested the Dight-Suttons."
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Yet I can get you a stewed hen, That is ready Dight.
"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume I."
R. Dodsley

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