Bedeck: meaning, definitions and examples
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bedeck
[ bษชหdษk ]
to decorate
To bedeck means to adorn or decorate something, often in a lavish or festive manner. It is used to describe the act of embellished decoration, particularly during celebrations or special occasions. Bedecking involves adding beauty and charm through ornamental elements, which can include fabrics, flowers, lights, or other decorative items. The term evokes images of making an environment or object visually appealing through careful addition of decor.
Synonyms
adorn, decorate, embellish, ornament, trim.
Examples of usage
- The hall was bedecked with colorful balloons for the party.
- They bedecked the tree with lights and ornaments for Christmas.
- The couple bedecked their wedding venue with stunning floral arrangements.
Translations
Translations of the word "bedeck" in other languages:
๐ต๐น adornar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmรผcken
๐ฎ๐ฉ memperindah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะบัะฐัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ozdabiaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃพใ
๐ซ๐ท orner
๐ช๐ธ adorar
๐น๐ท sรผslemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฒููู
๐จ๐ฟ zdobit
๐ธ๐ฐ ozdobiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฃ ้ฅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ okrasiti
๐ฎ๐ธ skreyta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำัะตะบะตะนะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษzษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ adorar
Etymology
The word 'bedeck' has its origins in the Middle English term 'bedecken', which is a combination of 'be-' (meaning 'about' or 'around') and 'dekken' (meaning 'to cover'). This earlier term can be traced back to the Old English word 'decen', which means 'to cover' or 'to conceal'. The evolution of the word reflects the act of surrounding or enhancing an object or space with decorative coverings. Over the centuries, 'bedeck' became associated with more festive and decorative contexts, especially in English literature and poetry, where it was frequently used to describe the adornment of places for celebration or ornamentation. Today, it is still widely used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to the act of decorating, particularly when the decoration is elaborate or grand.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,399, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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