Decorate

usgb/ˈdekəreɪt/
verb

To make something look more attractive by adding things to it.

She decorated her room with posters and fairy lights.
Visual representation of "decorate" - To make something look more attractive by adding things to it

Often appears as...

  • decorate a room
  • decorate a cake
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Visual Enhancement

Decorate is often used to mean adding visual elements to improve the look.

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They decorated the hall with balloons and streamers.
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Not Just Visual

'Decorate' can also refer to adding other sensory details like sound or scent.

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She decorated the living room with vanilla-scented candles.
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Temporary Change

Decorations are often temporary, especially for events or seasons.

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We decorate our home with lights for the holidays.
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