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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdɛkəreɪt/ · UK /ˈdekəreɪt/
Forms: decorating, decorated
decorate means: To make something look attractive by adding pretty objects, colours, or designs.
verb
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.
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.
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.
Questions about decorate
What does decorate mean?
To make something look attractive by adding pretty objects, colours, or designs.
What is decorate in other languages?
Türkçe: süslemek · Español: decorar · Français: décorer · Deutsch: schmücken · Italiano: decorare · 日本語: 飾る
How do you pronounce decorate?
In American English /ˈdɛkəreɪt/; in British English /ˈdekəreɪt/.
How do you use decorate in a sentence?
Let’s decorate the cake. We decorated the tree with coloured lights.
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