1. covers with a thin layer of gold or gold-colored material
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘gild’
2. gives a golden appearance or color to something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The craftsman gilds the picture frame with real gold leaf.
• She gilds the edges of her handmade books for decoration.
• The morning sun gilds the mountain peaks.
• He gilds the wooden furniture to make it look more expensive.
• The artist gilds the statue’s crown to make it shine.
• Autumn gilds the leaves with beautiful golden colors.