drape

verb

ˈdrāp How to pronounce drape (audio)
Definition of drapenext
as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the town hall was draped in bunting for the annual Fourth of July festivities

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Recent Examples of drape They're draped with the ends of two braid crowns that frame her face in structured curves. — Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Mar. 2025 Add them to your centerpiece, drape them over your mantle or use them to set the mood for a Gothic dinner party. — Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground. — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Linda Meigs, another volunteer, made a point to show off the two small U.S. flags draped from her sign. — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drape
  1. decorate
  2. adorn
  3. dress
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  • The actor, 29, recently shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing a denim jacket with colorful patches decorated in various symbols, including flowers and a peace sign.
    — Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The birthday girl, rocking a shimmery strapless gown, was serenaded by a live mariachi band, then presented with a multi-tier cake, decorated in sparklers and her name in frosting.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of decorate
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  • The label was designed by his tattoo artist, the bottle adorns his Slumerican flag embossed on the back and the whiskey itself is 100 proof as a call back to one of his slogans.
    — Anthony Moniello, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Tiny bridges made of brass and several acrylic cars, buses, trains and subway cars adorn the model, which was originally designed to be walked across by visitors — at least for the areas with flatter and smaller buildings and large waterways and parks.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of adorn
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  • The second man was found lying on a bed fully dressed and wearing black gloves, police said.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • There may be no more magical feeling than catching sight of the aurora borealis while dressed in a bathrobe and slippers on a boat.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of dress

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