Decorate
(verb)
- To add beauty, color, or interest to something by putting things on it or around it.
- To make something look more attractive or interesting by adding things to it.
- To add ornaments, accessories, or other decorative items to a room, building, or object.
- To mark or celebrate an occasion or event by adding special decorations.
Origin:
From latin decorare, meaning to beautify, adorn.
Examples:
- She decorated her living room with paintings and flowers.
- We decorated the house with Christmas lights and tinsel.
- The church was decorated with flowers and balloons for the wedding.
- The children decorated their classrooms with posters and banners.
- He decorated his cake with sprinkles and candy hearts.