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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

We build a little set and furnish it and decorate it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The Fishers became interested in art as a way to decorate the blank walls of Gap’s headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“And we can decorate it,” Laney continued, “and put lights up, and the presents go under the tree, and I’m gonna make ornaments...”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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