Bronze (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give the color and appearance of bronze to something; "bronze baby shoes".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The artist's process involved bronzing the statue to give it a rich, golden appearance.
- After bronzing, the medal looked more authentic and historical.
- The treatment will bronze the metal, making it more resistant to corrosion.
- The metalwork was carefully bronzed to create a warm and inviting ambiance in the room.
- Her delicate figurine was bronzed to preserve it for future generations, much like the popular keepsake of bronzing baby shoes.
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Meaning 2
Get a tan, from wind or sun.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She spent hours by the pool trying to bronze her pale skin before the wedding.
- After years of working outdoors, his skin had begun to bronze from the constant exposure to the sun and wind.
- As she went hiking in the mountains, she couldn't help but bronze her cheeks from the strong gusts of wind.
- Despite the chilly weather, the sun still managed to bronze her arms during the long road trip.
- Avid beachgoers often resort to various products to maintain the golden glow and continue to bronze throughout the year.