Decorate (verb)

  1. To add beauty, color, or interest to something by putting things on it or around it.
  2. To make something look more attractive or interesting by adding things to it.
  3. To add ornaments, accessories, or other decorative items to a room, building, or object.
  4. To mark or celebrate an occasion or event by adding special decorations.

Origin:

From latin decorare, meaning to beautify, adorn.

Examples:

  1. She decorated her living room with paintings and flowers.
  2. We decorated the house with Christmas lights and tinsel.
  3. The church was decorated with flowers and balloons for the wedding.
  4. The children decorated their classrooms with posters and banners.
  5. He decorated his cake with sprinkles and candy hearts.
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