Decorate: meaning, definitions and examples

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decorate

[ ˈdɛkəˌreɪt ]

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home decoration

To make something more attractive by adding decorations such as paint, wallpaper, or ornaments.

Synonyms

adorn, embellish, garnish, ornament

Examples of usage

She loves to decorate her house with flowers and candles.
They decorated the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.

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cake decoration

To add icing, frosting, or other decorative elements to a cake or baked goods.

Synonyms

embellish, garnish, ornament

Examples of usage

She decorated the birthday cake with colorful frosting and sprinkles.
The cupcakes were beautifully decorated with edible flowers.

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award decoration

A badge, medal, or other item given as a mark of honor or achievement.

Synonyms

badge, honors, medal

Examples of usage

He proudly displayed his military decorations on his uniform.
She received a decoration for her exceptional service to the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "decorate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decorar

🇮🇳 सजाना (Sajana)

🇩🇪 dekorieren

🇮🇩 menghiasi

🇺🇦 прикрасити

🇵🇱 dekorować

🇯🇵 飾る (Kazaru)

🇫🇷 décorer

🇪🇸 decorar

🇹🇷 süslemek

🇰🇷 장식하다 (Jangsikhada)

🇸🇦 زخرف (Zukhruf)

🇨🇿 zdobit

🇸🇰 zdobiť

🇨🇳 装饰 (Zhuāngshì)

🇸🇮 okrasiti

🇮🇸 skreyta

🇰🇿 безендіру

🇬🇪 გაუფორმება (Gauphormeba)

🇦🇿 bəzəmək

🇲🇽 decorar

Word origin

The word 'decorate' originated from the Latin word 'decorare', which means 'to adorn' or 'to beautify'. The concept of decoration has been an important part of human culture throughout history, with various civilizations using different forms of decoration to enhance their surroundings. From ancient cave paintings to modern interior design, decoration plays a significant role in expressing creativity and personal style.