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to decorate
01
to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive
Transitive: to decorate sth
Examples
During the holiday season, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, wreaths, and ornaments.
1.1
to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to decorate a space
Examples
They decided to decorate the living room with a fresh coat of light blue paint to create a serene atmosphere.
02
to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements
Transitive: to decorate a member of armed forces for an action
Examples
The President will decorate the soldier for injuries sustained in combat.
Lexical Tree
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decoration
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