Decorate Meaning
/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo furnish with decorations.
verbTo improve the appearance of an interior of, as a house, room, or office.
Sentence Examples
You can decorate the cocktail with a cherry or a pineapple.
I like to decorate my apartment to suit my taste.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We plan to ____ the hall with streamers and balloons for the party.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You can ____ the cocktail with a cherry or a pineapple.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English decorat (“adorned”), from Latin decorātus, perfect passive participle of decorō (“to adorn, distinguish, honor”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from decus (“ornament, grace, dignity, honor”, decor- in compounds), akin to decor (“elegance, grace, beauty, ornament”), from decet (“adorn, befit”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
We plan to ____ the hall with streamers and balloons for the party.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You can ____ the cocktail with a cherry or a pineapple.