decorate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'embellir quelque chose en le rendant plus agréable à voir, ou pour remettre à quelqu'un une distinction ou un honneur officiel.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something look more attractive by adding things to it, or to give someone an official award or honor.

1. Adorn or beautifyA2formal

   To make something look more attractive by adding ornaments, colors, or designs.

   Orner ou embellir

   • They decorated the room with balloons for the party.
   • She decorated the cake with fresh flowers.
   • We decorated the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.

   Synonymesadornbeautifybedeckembellishenhancefestoongarnishornamenttrim

   Antonymesblemishdefacedisfiguremarspoil

2. Apply paint or wallpaperA2formal

   To apply paint, wallpaper, or other finishes to the interior or exterior of a building.

   décorer (appliquer peinture ou papier peint)

   • We plan to decorate the living room next weekend.
   • He decorated the entire house himself.
   • The kitchen was decorated with a modern tile backsplash.

   Synonymespaintpaperredecoratewallpaper

3. Award a medal or honorB2formal

   To give someone a medal or official honor for their achievements or service.

   Décorer (remettre une décoration)

   • The soldier was decorated for bravery in battle.
   • She was decorated with the Order of the British Empire.
   • Many veterans were decorated for their service during the war.

   Synonymesawardcitecommenddistinguishhonorrecognizereward