Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb wreathe

3 senses of wreathe

Sense 1
wreathe -- (move with slow, sinuous movements)

Sense 2
wreathe -- (decorate or deck with wreaths; "wreathe the grave site")
       => decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify -- (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day")

Sense 3
wreathe, wind -- (form into a wreath)
       => intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, interlace, lace -- (spin,wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts")

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