decorate
verb
dec·o·rate
ˈde-kə-ˌrāt 
decorated; decorating
1
: to add honor to
decorated commerce with the splendid virtues of honor and loyalty—
Geoffrey Household
Geoffrey Household2
: to furnish with something ornamental
decorate a room with artwork
decorating the Christmas tree
3
: to award a mark of honor to
a soldier decorated for valor
highly decorated war veterans
: to furnish something with ornamentation
decorating for the party
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Examples of decorate in a Sentence
I always enjoy decorating the Christmas tree.
I decorated my apartment in dark colors.
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Every Christmas, the family decorated a tree with apples, as was the German custom.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Painted, decorated, or however adorned, designers see walls as an opportunity for making a statement that will set the tone for the room.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
In each one-hour episode, four families from all around the country decorate their homes to the extreme in the hopes of winning the coveted Light Fight trophy and a $50,000 prize.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
On this day, families create special ofrendas (altars), decorate gravesites and offer toys, sweets or other items that the children enjoyed in life.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Painted, decorated, or however adorned, designers see walls as an opportunity for making a statement that will set the tone for the room.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
In each one-hour episode, four families from all around the country decorate their homes to the extreme in the hopes of winning the coveted Light Fight trophy and a $50,000 prize.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
On this day, families create special ofrendas (altars), decorate gravesites and offer toys, sweets or other items that the children enjoyed in life.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Decorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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decorate
verb
dec·o·rate
ˈdek-ə-ˌrāt
decorated; decorating
1
: to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
decorate a room
2
: to award a decoration of honor to
decorate a soldier for bravery
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