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Definition decorate in American English

decorate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈdekəˌreɪt/
1

to make something look more attractive by putting nice things on it or in it

Example

Have you decorated your Christmas tree yet?

Example

The room had been decorated with balloons.

Synonyms and related words
decorate adorn enhance
1.1

used about the thing that you put somewhere

Example

Framed prints decorate every wall.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
2

to give someone a medal because they have done something brave or good

Example

They were decorated for their bravery.

Definition decorate in American English