gild

verb5

1. •
   To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
2. •
   To decorate with a golden surface appearance.

   • Gild the entire outside with beaten egg yolk, and sprinkle it with grated parmesan. — 2008
3. •
   To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.

   • When sparkling stars twire not, thou gild'st the even. — 1609
4. •
   To adorn.

   • I will make fast the doors, and gild myself With some more ducats, and be with you straight. — 1596
5. •
   To give a brilliant colour or flush to one's face; (also) to make appear drunk.

   • [Alonso] And Trinculo is reeling-ripe: vvhere sshould they Finde this grand Liquor that hath gilded'em? Hovv cam'st thou in this pickle? — 1610