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Adorn
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Simple meaning
What does Adorn mean?
Adorn means to decorate.
Dictionary definition
To decorate or add beauty to something.
Example sentences
Adorn in a sentence
easy
Flowers adorn the table.
medium
Colorful ribbons adorned the classroom door.
hard
The artist used gold paint to adorn the edges of the frame.
Synonyms
Words like Adorn
decorateUse when making something look more attractive.
embellishUse when adding decorative details.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stripUse when decorations or coverings are removed.
plainUse when something has little decoration.
Word family
Adorn word family
Base word
adorn
verb
adorned
Decorated in the past.
noun
adornment
A decoration or something that adds beauty.
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What does adorn mean?
Adorn means to decorate or add beauty to something.
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