decorate
/ˈdɛkəˌreɪt/
verb
- To add things to something to make it look more attractive, especially for a special occasion.
- The children helped decorate the classroom with colorful paper chains.
- We decorate the house with lights and ornaments every Christmas.
- She loves to decorate her room with posters and plants.
- To put paint, wallpaper, or other materials on the walls, ceilings, or surfaces of a room or building.
- He spent the weekend decorating the bedroom in soft blue tones.
- They hired a professional to decorate the living room with new paint and wallpaper.
- We plan to decorate the kitchen next month with new tiles and cabinets.
- To give someone a medal or award as an honor for their achievements.
- Many soldiers were decorated with medals for their service.
- The president will decorate the firefighters for their heroic rescue.
- The general was decorated for his bravery in battle.
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