dec·o·rate
Pronounced:
/ˈdɛkəˌreɪt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
dec·o·rates; dec·o·rat·ed; dec·o·rat·ingMeaning:
1 : to make (something) more attractive usually by putting something on it [+ obj] ▪ Several expensive paintings decorate [=adorn] the walls. ▪ I always enjoy decorating the Christmas tree. ▪ I decorated my apartment in dark colors. ▪ a beautifully decorated box —often + with ▪ We're going to decorate the room with balloons and flowers for her birthday party. ▪ The gift was beautifully decorated with lace and ribbons. [no obj] ▪ I love decorating [=putting up decorations] for the holidays.
2 [+ obj] : to give a medal or award to (someone, such as a soldier) —usually used as (be) decorated ▪ He was decorated for courage during the war. ▪ a decorated war veteran
2 [+ obj] : to give a medal or award to (someone, such as a soldier) —usually used as (be) decorated ▪ He was decorated for courage during the war. ▪ a decorated war veteran