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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.:

   • Znaczenie Decorate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     decorate definicja: 1. to add something to an object or...

   • English (US)

     DECORATE meaning: 1. to add something to an object or place,...

   • Ukrainian Translation

     decorate - translate into Ukrainian with the...

   • Decorate: French Translation

     DECORATE translate: décorer, décorer, peindre (et tapisser),...

   • Decorate: Catalan Translation

     decorate translate: decorar, empaperar, pintar. Learn more...

   • Decorate: Thai Translation

     DECORATE translate: ประดับ, ตกแต่ง, ติดเหรียญกล้าหาญ. Learn...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the verb decorate, which means to add honor, ornament, or beauty to something. See also the word history, etymology, and related entries of decorate.

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

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   Learn the meaning of decorate as a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms and related words for decorate in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb decorate, which means to make something more attractive by adding ornaments, colors, or paint. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for decorate.

7. 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.

9. 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.