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Definition of Adorn
1. Verb. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.. "They adorn the halls with holly"; "Beautify yourself for the special day"
Exact synonyms: Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Wreathe, Beset, Encrust, Incrust, Braid, Broider, Embroider, Stick, Illustrate, Garland, Fledge, Flight, Bespangle, Spangle, Foliate, Flag, Bard, Barde, Caparison, Dress Up, Bead, Pipe, Applique, Gild The Lily, Paint The Lily, Vermiculate, Smock, Hang, Prank, Tinsel, Tart Up, Stucco, Redecorate, Panel, Bejewel, Jewel, Filet, Fillet, Scallop, Bedizen, Dress Ship, Dress, Garnish, Trim, Trim, Bedeck, Bedight, Deck, Festoon, Enamel, Inlay, Lacquer, Begild, Engild, Gild, Illuminate, Blazon, Emblazon, Color, Colour, Emblazon, Fringe, Fret, Landscape
Related verbs: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Decorator, Embellishment, Grace, Ornament, Ornamentation
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Wreathe, Beset, Encrust, Incrust, Braid, Broider, Embroider, Stick, Illustrate, Garland, Fledge, Flight, Bespangle, Spangle, Foliate, Flag, Bard, Barde, Caparison, Dress Up, Bead, Pipe, Applique, Gild The Lily, Paint The Lily, Vermiculate, Smock, Hang, Prank, Tinsel, Tart Up, Stucco, Redecorate, Panel, Bejewel, Jewel, Filet, Fillet, Scallop, Bedizen, Dress Ship, Dress, Garnish, Trim, Trim, Bedeck, Bedight, Deck, Festoon, Enamel, Inlay, Lacquer, Begild, Engild, Gild, Illuminate, Blazon, Emblazon, Color, Colour, Emblazon, Fringe, Fret, Landscape
Related verbs: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Decorator, Embellishment, Grace, Ornament, Ornamentation
2. Verb. Be beautiful to look at. "Holly flowers adorn the halls"; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
Exact synonyms: Beautify, Deck, Decorate, Embellish, Grace
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Grace
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Grace
3. Verb. Furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors.
Exact synonyms: Clothe, Invest
Generic synonyms: Equip, Fit, Fit Out, Outfit
Derivative terms: Investiture, Investment
Generic synonyms: Equip, Fit, Fit Out, Outfit
Derivative terms: Investiture, Investment
Definition of Adorn
1. v. t. To deck or dress with ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage; to render pleasing or attractive.
2. n. Adornment.
3. a. Adorned; decorated.
Definition of Adorn
1. to add something to for the purpose of making more attractive [v -ED, -ING, -S]