decorate

[US]/ˈdekəreɪt/
[UK]/ˈdekəreɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. adorn; furnish; award a decoration to

vi. adorn; furnish

Phrases & Collocations

decorate a room

decorate with

decorate the house

Example Sentences

to decorate a street with flags

to decorate with filigree

decorate a house for New Year

was decorated for bravery.

a tray decorated in black and green.

a cheerfully decorated tram car.

the cathedral was decorated with mosaic and inlay.

hired a professional to decorate the house.

a room decorated in quiet colors.

The room was decorated in bold colours.

The Queen decorated the soldier.

The young girl was decorated for bravery.

a bravely decorated house

He was decorated for bravery.

the room was decorated with a restraint bordering on austerity.

he was decorated for outstanding bravery.

a block of marble delicately decorated with incisions.

ivory inlays that decorated wooden furnishings.

the walls and vaults are decorated by marble and mosaic.

a rainbow of medals decorated his chest.

Real-world Examples

The shopping centres are beautifully decorated and stay open late at night.

Source: New Standard High School English Compulsory Volume 5 by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press

And how is your house decorated?

Source: IELTS Speaking Band 9 Sample Answer

Um, that's not quite how you decorate a tree, Roly.

Source: Hi! Dog Teacher (Video Version)

Some are decorated with puzzles, patterns, or pictures.

Source: 2024 New Year Special Edition

Just as his homes were flawlessly decorated, he, himself, was flawless.

Source: Chronicle of Contemporary Celebrities

Little babies' outfits were beautifully decorated.

Source: Vox opinion

Craigievar is a treasure trove of impressive artefacts and decoration.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

The building's interior is well decorated.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

We found a boring looking little joint carelessly decorated for the holiday.

Source: New Century College English Integrated Course (2nd Edition) Volume 1

She's the most decorated American gymnast ever.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

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