decorate

The word “decorate” has 3 syllables: dec-o-rate

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛk.ə.reɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for decorate?

In the thesaurus, “decorate” has 77 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decorate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for decorate

accessorize
add finishing touches
adorn
array
beautify
bedeck
bedizen
blazon
boss
braid
brighten
burnish
caparison
chase
cite
color
deck
diamond
do
do up
doll up
drape
dress
dress out
dress up
embellish
emblaze
emboss
embroider
enhance
enrich
fancify
fancy up
feather
festoon
figure
filigree
fillet
finish
fix up
flounce
freshen
frill
fringe
furbelow
furbish
garland
garnish
gem
gild
grace
gussy up
hang
idealize
illuminate
impearl
jazz up
jewel
lace
laureate
ornament
paint
pearl
perfect
pin medal on
plume
prank
redecorate
redo
renovate
ribbon
smarten
spruce up
swag
trap
trim
wreathe

Antonyms for decorate

bare
blemish
darken
decrease
deface
denude
disfigure
dismantle
display
divest
dull
expose
hurt
mar
reduce
reveal
ruin
scar
simplify
spoil
streamline
strip
uglify
uncover

Meanings of decorate

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

Example Sentences

They plan to decorate the hall for the upcoming party.
We decorate our house with lights every holiday season.
She loves to decorate cakes with colorful icing and sprinkles.
The kids helped decorate the classroom with handmade posters.
He used flowers to decorate the wedding venue beautifully.

On this page you'll find 101 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decorate, such as: accessorize, add finishing touches, adorn, array, bare, beautify, bedeck.

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