Main Entry:

dec·o·rate

Pronunciation:

\ˈde-kə-ˌrāt\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

dec·o·rat·ed; dec·o·rat·ing

Etymology:

Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare, from decor-, decus ornament, honor — more at decent

Date:

1530

1 : to add honor to 2 : to furnish with something ornamental <decorate a room> 3 : to award a mark of honor to <a soldier decorated for valor>

synonyms see adorn