[ˈdɛkəreɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it
(e.g: the town was decorated with Christmas lights)

- confer an award or medal on (a member of the armed forces)
(e.g: he was decorated for outstanding bravery)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘to grace or honour’): from Latin decoratus ‘embellished’ (past participle of decorare), from decus, decor- ‘beauty, honour, or embellishment’