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We decorate the classroom with paper flowers.
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
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She decorated the card with stars and bright colors.
hard
People decorate for celebrations to make a space feel welcoming and special.
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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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Decorate
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dek · uh · rayt · strongest beat: dek
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WordDecorate.
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MeaningDecorate means make something look nicer.
ExampleExample: We decorate the classroom with paper flowers.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dek · uh · rayt
- Strongest beat
- dek
- Ending
- rayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dek.
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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.
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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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Hint for students
Decorate means make something look nicer.
Common mix-up
Decorate is not the same as strip. Decorate means decorate means make something look nicer.
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Read this model sentence: She decorated the card with stars and bright colors. Clue words: decorated, card, stars. Underline clue words that show why decorate fits instead of strip. Now write one new sentence that shows decorate without using the word decorate. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show decorate?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She decorated the card with stars and bright colors." Why does decorate fit better than strip?
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