decorate

verb
UK: /ˈdekəreɪt/
US: /ˈdekəreɪt/

  1. To add things to something to make it more attractive.

    1. I will decorate the room with balloons for the party tonight.
    2. They decided to decorate their new house with modern art and vintage furniture.

  2. To provide (someone) with medals or other awards for bravery or service.

    1. The general will decorate the soldiers for their bravery in battle.
    2. She was decorated with the Medal of Honor for her courageous actions during the rescue mission.

Synonyms

adorn embellish ornament beautify
decorate adjective

  1. Having patterns or objects on its surface to make it look more attractive.

    1. We bought decorate plates for a holiday.
    2. The decorate vase, filled with flowers, sat on the table as a centerpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decorate" in English means: To add things to something to make it more attractive., To provide (someone) with medals or other awards for bravery or service..

The phonetic transcription of "decorate" is /ˈdekəreɪt/ in British English and /ˈdekəreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decorate": adorn, embellish, ornament, beautify.

Example usage of "decorate": "I will decorate the room with balloons for the party tonight.". More examples on the page.