Decorate: meaning, definitions and examples

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decorate

 

[ หˆdษ›kษ™หŒreษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decorar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคจเคพ (Sajana)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dekorieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghiasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบั€ะฐัะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekorowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃพใ‚‹ (Kazaru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcorer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decorar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผslemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹ํ•˜๋‹ค (Jangsikhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุฎุฑู (Zukhruf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdobit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdobiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ (Zhuฤngshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skreyta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (Gauphormeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: decoration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,236, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.