Dictionary Entry
decorate
decorate is a 8-letter English word with 5 senses as transitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To deck with that which is becoming, ornamental, or honorary; to adorn; to beautify; to embellish; as, to decorate the person; to decorate an edifice; to decorate a lawn with flowers; to decorate the mind with moral beauties; to decorate a hero with honors. Face value is 11 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
8 letters · Scrabble 11 · Words With Friends 12 · 5 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To deck with that which is becoming, ornamental, or honorary; to adorn; to beautify; to embellish; as, to decorate the person; to decorate an edifice; to decorate a lawn with flowers; to decorate the mind with moral beauties; to decorate a hero with honors.
- 2verb
provide with decoration
"dress the windows"
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- 3verb
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
"Decorate the room for the party"
"beautify yourself for the special day"
- 4verb
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
"He was decorated for his services in the military"
- 5verb
be beautiful to look at
"Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
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