Decorate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Provide with decoration; "dress the windows".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The event planner took hours to decorate the hall with flowers and balloons for the wedding reception.
- Her mother helped her decorate her room with fairy lights and framed photos from childhood.
- He decided to decorate his bike with colourful stickers and ribbons for the parade.
- She wanted to decorate the Christmas tree with her grandmother's antique ornaments this year.
- The fashion designer spent all day helping the celebrity decorate her look for the red carpet event.
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- Filet
- Bedight
- Dress
- Barde
- Broider
- Paint The Lily
- Flight
- Jewel
- Colour
- Engild
- Emblazon
- Blazon
- Bard
- Incrust
- Begild
- Beset
- Bespangle
- Dress Up
- Garnish
- Bedeck
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Meaning 3
Be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The large Christmas tree was fully decorated to highlight its beauty in the grand hall.
- Colorful streamers and balloons decorate the room to create a festive atmosphere for the birthday party.
- The ancient temple was beautifully decorated with intricate carvings and vibrant paintings to display its rich heritage.
- Elaborate light fixtures and plush furniture decorate the luxurious mansion making it a sight to behold.
- The park's garden was beautifully decorate with array of vibrant roses and lilies making a breathtaking sight for all to see.
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Meaning 4
Award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to; "He was decorated for his services in the military".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.