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decorate

The correct spelling is decorate.

How to pronounce decorate

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/

Say it like: Dec-ora-te

The correct spelling is decorate. To furnish with decorations. For example: "We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Usage Examples

We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles.

There's some paint left over from when we decorated the guest bedroom.

People tend to decorate for the holidays or special events.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To furnish with decorations.
  2. 2.To improve the appearance of an interior of, as a house, room, or office.
  3. 3.To decorate an interior space, as a house, room, or office.
  4. 4.To honor by providing a medal, ribbon, or other adornment.
  5. 5.To extend a method, etc. by attaching some further code item.

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