decorate (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkəreɪt/
Definition
To make something look more attractive by adding extra items or colors.
Examples
They decided to decorate the living room with new paint and furniture.
We will decorate the cake with frosting and sprinkles.
The soldiers were decorated for their bravery in battle.
How to Use decorate
- decorate with (prepositional phrase)
- To add items to something to make it more attractive. — "We will decorate the house with flowers for the party."
- decorate for (prepositional phrase)
- To add items to something for a specific occasion or purpose. — "They decorated the church for the wedding."
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