decorate

schmücken, verzieren

Etwas durch schöne Gegenstände, Farben oder Muster ansprechender machen.

In einfachem Englisch: To make something look attractive by adding pretty objects, colours, or designs.

• Let’s decorate the cake.
• We decorated the tree with coloured lights.
• She decorates the hall for every birthday party.

So benutzt man es: decorate something with something (We decorated the table with flowers.)

Synonyme: adorn, embellish

Häufige Wendungen: decorate a cake, decorate a tree, decorate with flowers

schmücken, zieren

Durch die eigene Anwesenheit auf oder um etwas dessen Aussehen verschönern.

In einfachem Englisch: To make a place or object look attractive by being on or around it.

• Flowers decorate the table.
• Bright pictures decorated the classroom walls.
• Carved patterns decorate the wooden doors.

Synonyme: adorn, embellish

Häufige Wendungen: flowers decorate something, pictures decorate something, decorate the walls

auszeichnen

Jemandem für mutige oder verdienstvolle Taten eine Medaille oder eine andere offizielle Ehrung verleihen.

In einfachem Englisch: To give someone a medal or other official honour for brave or valuable actions.

• The army decorated him for bravery.
• Several soldiers were decorated after the battle.
• The president decorated the rescuers for saving lives.

So benutzt man es: decorate someone for something (They decorated her for outstanding service.); decorate someone with something (The president decorated him with a medal.)

Synonyme: honour, award a medal to

Häufige Wendungen: decorate a soldier, decorate for bravery, decorate with medals