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decorate

[dek-uh-reyt] / ˈdɛk əˌreɪt /


VERB
honor and give medal
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“My ancestors made things like this to wear and decorate their bodies,” Saar says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The birds' plumage was used to decorate women's clothes and headdresses, while eggs were being taken for various reasons, including collectors.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In 2021, more than a year after I had stopped seeing clients in person in rented offices due to the pandemic, I had the opportunity to furnish and decorate my own home office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Researchers believe it may have been used to decorate bodies, possibly serving as a way to express identity or distinguish between groups.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

“I know. Mom works a lot and hasn’t had a whole lot of time to decorate or anything. Plus we hope we aren’t going to be here forever.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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