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   decorate

   /ˈdɛkəreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it: "the town was decorated with Christmas lights" Similar ornamentadorntrimembellishgarnishfurnishaccessorizeenhancegraceenrichfestoongarlandtrick outbedeckbeautifyprettifyliterary:furbelow
   • ▪ apply paint or wallpaper in (a room or building): British "the five bedrooms are individually decorated" Similar paintwallpaperpaperfurbishsmarten uprenovaterefurbishredecorateretouchinformal:do upspruce updo outdo overfix uptart upgive something a facelifttitivate
   • 2. confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces): "he was decorated for outstanding bravery" Similar give a medal topin a medal onhonourconfer an award oncitemention in dispatchesreward

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘to grace or honour’): from Latin decoratus ‘embellished’ (past participle of decorare), from decus, decor- ‘beauty, honour, or embellishment’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECORATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to add something to an object or place, esp. to make it more attractive: They decorated the table with flowers and candles. decorate verb [T] (HONOR) to reward or honor a person by giving him or her a medal, badge, etc.:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › decorateDecorate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DECORATE is to add honor to. How to use decorate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decorate.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDECORATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DECORATE meaning: 1. to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive: 2. to…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECORATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you decorate something, you make it more attractive by adding things to it. He decorated his room with pictures of all his favorite sports figures. [ VERB noun + with ]

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdecorate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of decorate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Decorate definition: to furnish or adorn with something ornamental or becoming; embellish. See examples of DECORATE used in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › decorateDecorate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you decorate, you make things look better or at least more interesting. Even an attractively furnished home can be decorated for a holiday or party. That means you dress up your house to celebrate the special occasion. Decorate is also used to describe certain kinds of success.