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decorate

[dek-uh-reyt] / ˈdɛk əˌreɪt /


VERB
honor and give medal
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Paint, layer and decorate it to your heart’s desire.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A social enterprise that helps people decorate their homes with recycled paint, repurposed furniture and recycled materials has been awarded a £400,000 National Lottery grant to help it expand its services.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

You get something really beautiful to listen to in the music, and then the comedy helps decorate the hour that we’re spending together.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

They have spent around $3.5 million to buy, reconfigure and decorate the three-bedroom home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

He strolls down the hallway, where family photos decorate the wall.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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