To depict or display, especially a heraldic device or symbol
“Don't feel you have to bend over backwards to emblazon their logo everywhere if their financial input is modest.”
To conspicuously inscribe a design or mark on
“Most houses still proudly emblazon their door lintels with this coat of arms.”
To adorn or decorate, especially with prominent markings
“We shall feature it and emblazon it with pictures in the Sunday papers, and weeklies, and in the magazines.”
To light up or brighten with light
“As the sun set, the artificial light would emblazon the whole of the Temple with its brightness.”
To add color or brightness to
“Ivory sheers and raspberry treatments frame the oversized windows and emblazon the room with bold colors.”
(archaic) To celebrate, extol, or proclaim the glory of
“I would gladly give a page to emblazon their success, a success which needed no commendation at my hands.”
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