Meaning & Definition of word "Decorate"

Decorate

/ˈdɛkəreɪt/

1. to make (something) look more attractive by adding items to it or by putting things on it.
- Example: They plan to decorate the living room with paintings and flowers.
2. to add decoration to (something); to adorn.
- Example: Every year, we decorate the Christmas tree together.
3. to award a medal or honor to someone.
- Example: The general was decorated for his bravery during the battle.
4. to furnish with something ornamental.
- Example: The hall was decorated with beautiful chandeliers and tapestries.

●From Latin 'decorare', meaning 'to adorn'.

deck the halls:

To decorate for the holiday season.

decorate a cake:

To add icing or other embellishments to a cake.

decorate a tree:

To adorn a Christmas tree with ornaments and lights.

decoration:

The act of decorating or the state of being decorated.

decorative:

Serving to make something look more attractive.

decorator:

A person who decorates or a software that arranges and enhances visual elements.

Meaning: To jazz up or make something more appealing.

● Example Sentence: Let's decorate this old room with some fresh paint and art.

Meaning: To spruce up or improve the look of something.

● Example Sentence: We're going to decorate the boring office space.