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decorate
/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/
verb 5adj 1
Collocations
6(verb.) make sth attractive
ADV
beautifully, elaborately, elegantly, gaily, intricately, lavishly, ornately, richly
The wedding hall was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers and soft lighting.
PREP
with
The children decorated their bedroom walls with colorful posters and string lights.
(verb.) with paint/wallpaper
ADV
nicely, pleasantly, tastefully
The living room was pleasantly decorated with colorful paintings and comfortable furniture.
PREP
in
The kitchen was decorated in a modern style with stainless steel appliances.
(verb.) give sb a medal
PREP
for
The firefighter was decorated for her heroic rescue during the building collapse.
PHRASES
highly decorated
The royal palace features highly decorated rooms with gold ceilings and painted walls.
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