Gild (verb)

1. To cover with a thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance.
2. To make something look more attractive or valuable by adding a superficial layer or ornamentation.
3. To embellish or adorn something.

Origin:

From old english word "gyldan" meaning to cover with gold.

Examples:

1. They gilded the frame of the painting.
2. He gilded the edges of the book to make it look more valuable.
3. She gilded the letters of the book to make them stand out.
4. The statue was gilded to give it a more elegant appearance.
5. The gilded interior of the church was beautiful.