decorate — to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments or beautiful things
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments or beautiful things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdekəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom spent three hours decorating my birthday cake, and I ate it in three minutes.
- They decided to decorate their office with motivational posters.
- She decorated her laptop with so many stickers that you can't even see the original color anymore.
decorate
VERB[/ˈdekəreɪt/]
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments or beautiful things
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'decoratus,' the past participle of 'decorare,' meaning 'to adorn or embellish.' The Latin root is related to 'decor,' meaning 'beauty' or 'fitness.'
Breakdown
de- (thoroughly) + cor (beauty/decorum) + -ate (verb suffix) = decorate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom spent three hours decorating my birthday cake, and I ate it in three minutes.”
“They decided to decorate their office with motivational posters.”
“She decorated her laptop with so many stickers that you can't even see the original color anymore.”
“The general was decorated with the highest military honor.”
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