Definition of decorate

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Decorate (v. t.) To deck with that which is becoming, ornamental, or honorary; to adorn; to beautify; to embellish; as, to decorate the person; to decorate an edifice; to decorate a lawn with flowers; to decorate the mind with moral beauties; to decorate a hero with honors..

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Empearl :: Empearl (v. t.) To form like pearls; to decorate with, or as with, pearls; to impearl..
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Aiming at show or effect; loaded with ornament; overdressed or overdecorated; showy.
Dedecorate :: Dedecorate (v. t.) To bring to shame; to disgrace.
Lappet :: Lappet (v. t.) To decorate with, or as with, a lappet..
Damasken :: Damasken (v.) To decorate, as iron, steel, etc., with a peculiar marking or water produced in the process of manufacture, or with designs produced by inlaying or incrusting with another metal, as silver or gold, or by etching, etc., to damask..
Paper :: Paper (n.) Decorated hangings or coverings for walls, made of paper. See Paper hangings, below..
Stomachful :: Stomacher (n.) An ornamental covering for the breast, worn originally both by men and women. Those worn by women were often richly decorated..
Emblazon :: Emblazon (v. t.) To deck in glaring colors; to set off conspicuously; to display pompously; to decorate.
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To cover, decorate, or furnish by hanging pictures trophies, drapery, and the like, or by covering with paper hangings; -- said of a wall, a room, etc..
Purfle :: Purfle (v. t.) To decorate with a wrought or flowered border; to embroider; to ornament with metallic threads; as, to purfle with blue and white..
Decorate :: Decorate (v. t.) To deck with that which is becoming, ornamental, or honorary; to adorn; to beautify; to embellish; as, to decorate the person; to decorate an edifice; to decorate a lawn with flowers; to decorate the mind with moral beauties; to decorate a hero with honors..
Cornice :: Cornice (n.) Any horizontal, molded or otherwise decorated projection which crowns or finishes the part to which it is affixed; as, the cornice of an order, pedestal, door, window, or house..
Gasket :: Gasket (n.) A line or band used to lash a furled sail securely. Sea gaskets are common lines; harbor gaskets are plaited and decorated lines or bands. Called also casket.
Illustration :: Illustration (n.) A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work.
Enamel :: Enamel (v. t.) To lay enamel upon; to decorate with enamel whether inlaid or painted.
Auriphrygiate :: Auriphrygiate (a.) Embroidered or decorated with gold.
Valance :: Valance (v. t.) To furnish with a valance; to decorate with hangings or drapery.
Fleury :: Fleury (a.) Finished at the ends with fleurs-de-lis; -- said esp. of a cross so decorated.
Dresden Ware :: Dresden ware () A superior kind of decorated porcelain made near Dresden in Saxony.
Epauletted :: Epauletted (a.) Wearing epaulets; decorated with epaulets.
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