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 decorate decorate /ˈdɛkɝˌeɪt/

verb

  1. () Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.  ( beautify , embellish , grace , adorn , decorate , ornament )
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
     Decorate the room for the party
    Decorate the room for the party
     Beautify yourself for the special day
    beautify yourself for the special day
  2. Provide with decoration  ( decorate , dress )
    provide with decoration
     Dress the windows
    dress the windows
  3. Award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to  ( decorate )
    award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
     He was decorated for his services in the military
    He was decorated for his services in the military
  4. Be beautiful to look at  ( adorn , beautify , deck , decorate , embellish , grace )
    be beautiful to look at
     Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
    Flowers adorned the tables everywhere