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Word entry · 8 letters

decorate

Best crossword clue

"Add ornaments to"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/Part of speech verbSorted acdeeortStarts with DEnds with E2 cluesCommon crossword word
1D2E3C4O5R6A7T8E

Definitions

  1. provide with decoration

Word origin

From Middle English decorat (“adorned”), from Latin decorātus, perfect passive participle of decorō (“to adorn, distinguish, honor”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from decus (“ornament, grace, dignity, honor”, decor- in compounds), akin to decor (“elegance, grace, beauty, ornament”), from decet (“adorn, befit”).

Used in a sentence

  • We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles.
  • There's some paint left over from when we decorated the guest bedroom.
  • We moved in over a month ago but we still haven't gotten started on decorating.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Add ornaments to8 letters
02Make festive8 letters

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