decorate
🇺🇸
/ˈdekəreɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈdekəreɪt/
verb
B1
to make something look nicer by adding things to it
They decorate the cake with colorful frosting for the party.
B1
to paint or put wallpaper on walls and ceilings
We will decorate the living room with new paint this weekend.
R
to be placed on something to make it look nicer
Beautiful paintings decorate the walls of the gallery.
R
to give someone an award for something they did
The soldier was decorated with a medal for bravery.
translation
to make something look nicer by adding things to it; to paint or put wallpaper on walls and ceilings; to be placed on something to make it look nicer; to give someone an award for something they did
Word Forms
3rd Present
decorates
Past
decorated
Perfect
decorated
Progressive
decorating