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   dec·o·rate

   /ˈdekəˌrāt/

   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
   • ▪ provide (a room or building) with a color scheme, paint, wallpaper, etc.: 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 onhonorconfer an award oncitemention in dispatchesreward

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

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

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

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6. 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.

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

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   decorate. (dekəreɪt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense decorates , present participle decorating , past tense, past participle decorated. 1. verb B1+. 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]

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

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    DECORATE definition: 1. to make something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it: 2. to put paint or…. Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › decorateDecorate - definition of decorate by The Free Dictionary

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    1. ( tr) to make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. 2. to paint or wallpaper (a room, house, etc) 3. (Military) ( tr) to confer a mark of distinction, esp a military medal, upon. 4. (Chemistry) ( tr) to evaporate a metal film onto (a crystal) in order to display dislocations in structure.