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decorate

[dek-uh-reyt] / ˈdɛk əˌreɪt /


VERB
honor and give medal
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

She says fairy lights and framed prints were "an absolute must" to decorate her walls.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

One of my first tasks at the store is to help decorate for Christmas.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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