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
- verbto make something look more attractive by adding items, colors, or designs
- 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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