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Decorate
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Simple meaning
What does Decorate mean?
Decorate means make something look nicer.
Dictionary definition
To make something look nicer by adding color, designs, or special items.
Example sentences
Decorate in a sentence
easy
We decorate the classroom with paper flowers.
medium
She decorated the card with stars and bright colors.
hard
People decorate for celebrations to make a space feel welcoming and special.
Synonyms
Words like Decorate
adornUse for adding beauty or decoration.
beautifyUse for making something look more attractive.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stripUse when removing decoration or covering.
plainUse for something without decoration.
Word family
Decorate word family
Base word
decorate
verb
decorates
Makes something look nicer now or often.
verb
decorated
Made something look nicer in the past.
noun
decoration
Something added to make an object or place look nicer.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does decorate mean?
Decorate means to add things that make something look nicer or special.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses decorate correctly?
This sentence uses decorate to mean making something look nicer.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to decorate?
Beautify means to make something look nicer, like decorate.
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