English

decorate

ˈdɛkəɹeɪt, ˈdek.ər.eɪt, ˈdekəˌreɪt
Meaning: to make something look more attractive by adding items to it
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈdek.ər.eɪt, ˈdekəˌreɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base decorate
3rd person singular present decorates
Present participle decorating
Past decorated
Will future will decorate
Going-to future going to decorate
Imperative negative don't decorate / do not decorate

Example sentences

We spent the whole afternoon decorating the living room for the party.
We spent the whole afternoon decorating the living room for the party.
The interior of the cathedral was decorated with beautiful stained glass.
The interior of the cathedral was decorated with beautiful stained glass.
The garden was beautifully decorated for the party.
The garden was beautifully decorated for the party.
The bed was decorated with a long cylindrical bolster.
The bed was decorated with a long cylindrical bolster.
We decorate the Christmas tree with paper stars every December.
We decorate the Christmas tree with paper stars every December.

Usage Notes

Often used for rooms, houses, or objects. Can also mean to give someone a medal or honor.

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