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