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decorate definition

deco·rate (dek′ə rāt′)

transitive verb decorated -·rat′ed, decorating -·rat′·ing

  1. to add something to so as to make more attractive; adorn; ornament
  2. to plan and arrange the colors, furnishings, etc. of
  3. to paint or wallpaper to decorate a room
  4. to give a medal or similar token of honor to

Etymology: < L decoratus, pp. of decorare, to decorate < decus, an ornament < IE base *de, to receive, be suitable > decent

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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