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Definition decorate in British English

decorate verb

verb
/ˈdekəreɪt/
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 put paint or paper on the walls of a room

Example

We decorated the kitchen last weekend.

Synonyms and related words
paint decorate paper
3

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

Example

They were decorated for their bravery.

Definition decorate in British English