dec|o|rate

dec|o|rate: dec|o|rate «DEHK uh rayt», transitive verb, -rat|ed, -rat|ing.

1. to make beautiful; trim; adorn: »We decorated the Christmas tree with shining balls.

2. to paint or paper (a room, house, or other area): »The old rooms looked like new after they had been decorated.

3. to give a badge, ribbon, or medal to (a person) as an honor: »The general decorated the soldier for his brave act.

╂[< Latin decorāre (with English -ate¹) < decus, -oris adornment < decēre be fitting, suitable. Compare etym. under decent.]

Synonym Study 1 Decorate, ornament, adorn mean to add something to give or increase beauty. Decorate means to trim with flowers, ornaments, or other trimmings to add color, variety, or a festive appearance: »We decorated the church with lilies for Easter.
Ornament suggests adding, often permanently, something which especially suits a thing and adds to its general effect and beauty: »Stained-glass windows ornament the church.
Adorn suggests adding something which is beautiful itself and therefore increases the beauty of a thing or person: »She adorned her hair with flowers.

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