Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: decorate
IPA transcription: [d'ɛkɚ,eɪt]
Pronunciations of decorate
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify
    Meaning: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
Usage examples
  • It had always been a pleasure to Mary to give her flowers for this purpose, and she now determined to decorate her father's tomb in the same manner.
  • Some of them were intelligent enough to admire the young Quixote, and acknowledged frankly that it was a pity to decorate their premises with signs of patent medicines and questionable soaps.
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