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Definition of Decorate
1. Verb. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.. "They decorate the halls with holly"; "Beautify yourself for the special day"
Exact synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, 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 decorate the halls"; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
Exact synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Deck, 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. Award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to. "He was decorated for his services in the military"
4. Verb. Provide with decoration. "Dress the windows"
Exact synonyms: Dress
Generic synonyms: Arrange, Set Up
Derivative terms: Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative
Generic synonyms: Arrange, Set Up
Derivative terms: Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative
Definition of Decorate
1. v. t. To deck with that which is becoming, ornamental, or honorary; to adorn; to beautify; to embellish; as, to decorate the person; to decorate an edifice; to decorate a lawn with flowers; to decorate the mind with moral beauties; to decorate a hero with honors.
Definition of Decorate
1. to adorn [v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES] - See also: adorn