decorate
/dˈɛkɝeɪt/
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Definitions
Verb
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
Verb
be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
Verb
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to; "He was decorated for his services in the military"
Verb
provide with decoration; "dress the windows"
More Specific Terms
applique
bard
barde
bead
bedeck
bedight
bedizen
begild
bejewel
beset
bespangle
blazon
braid
broider
caparison
color
colour
deck
dress
dress ship
dress up
emblazon
embroider
enamel
encrust
engild
festoon
filet
fillet
flag
fledge
flight
foliate
fret
fringe
garland
garnish
gild
gild the lily
hang
illuminate
illustrate
incrust
inlay
jewel
lacquer
landscape
ornament
paint the lily
panel
pipe
prank
redecorate
scallop
smock
spangle
stick
stucco
tart up
tinsel
trim
vermiculate
wreathe