decorate

/ˈdɛkəˌreɪt/

verbdec · o · rate

Think: “DECK a RATE” — you DECK (decorate) something to make it look great.

Yes, it's decorate. Remember the middle sound is a schwa: dec-O-rate (not *deco-rate* like “deco” by itself).

Definitions

  1. verbto make something look more attractive by adding items, colors, or designs
  2. verbto put ornaments or special details on something for a celebration or special purpose

Examples

  • We will decorate the classroom with paper snowflakes.
  • She decorated the cake with strawberries and chocolate curls.
  • They hired an artist to decorate the wall with a bright mural.

Synonyms

adornembellishornamenttrimgarnish

Antonyms

stripundecorate

Translations

ES decorarPT decorarFR décorer

Common misspellings

decoreatedecoraitdecoratdecoritedecaratedecouratedecorattedeccorate

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