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decorate

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decorate in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
    "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
    decorate  adorn  grace  ornament  embellish  beautify 
  2. be beautiful to look at
    "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
    deck  adorn  decorate  grace  embellish  beautify 
  3. provide with decoration
    "dress the windows"
    dress  decorate 
  4. award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
    "He was decorated for his services in the military"
    decorate 
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