26984 words

decorate

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive:

Examples:

decorate something with something They decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers.
2
to paint the inside or outside of a house or put paper on the inside walls:

Examples:

We're going to decorate the kitchen next week.
I hate the smell of paint when I'm decorating.
3
to reward or honour a person by giving them something, especially a medal:

Examples:

be decorated for They were decorated for their part in the rescue.
4
to add something to an object or place, esp. to make it more attractive:

Examples:

They decorated the table with flowers and candles.
5
to reward or honor a person by giving him or her a medal, badge, etc.:

Examples:

All four firefighters were decorated for bravery.

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