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Definition of decorating - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
interior designactivity of making a place look more attractive
- She enjoys decorating and often changes her living room style.
Adjective
1.
enhancingmaking something look more attractive
- She bought decorating supplies for the party.
2.
related to decorrelated to the act of adding decorations
- He took a decorating class to improve his skills.
Expressions with decorating
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the act of furnishing and arranging a room
He enjoys interior decorating as a hobby.
Origin of decorating
Latin, decorare (to adorn)
Terms with decorating included in their meaning
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fridge accessory
magnet for holding or decorating things on a fridge
sugar decorations
tiny multicolored sugar balls for decorating desserts
design
apply a consistent style or idea when decorating something
real estate
preparing and decorating a residence to attract potential buyers
indoor spaces
planning and decorating inside spaces for comfort and style
buildings
improved by cleaning and decorating
decorating
decorate with stars or star-like shapes
decoration
small statue for decorating gardens or lawns
cake decorating
soft mixture of sugar and water used for decorating cakes
decoration
person decorating shop windows
process
act of decorating or beautifying
decorative
decorating fabric with needle and thread
decorating
decorate with a zigzag pattern
decorating
cover or decorate with one or more lamp covers
action
act of decorating or adorning something
fashion
small shiny disc for decorating clothes
painting prep
coat a surface with primer before decorating
decorating
decorate with colorful, glossy designs
decorating material
type of white paint
decorating
related to cutting or decorating edges
cake decoration
soft creamy sugar paste used for decorating cakes
decorating
add reeding to a surface
decorating
decorate with lace of geometric designs
decorating
dab paint on a surface using a cloth for texture
Examples of decorating in a sentence
The decorating of the reception hall started at dawn. The decorating committee did a fantastic job. She has a talent for decorating spaces. She bought some decorating supplies for the party.
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- French:décoration, décoratif, ...
- German:Dekorieren, dekorierend, ...
- Italian:arredamento, decorativo, ...
- Spanish:decoración, decorativo, ...
- Portuguese:decoração, de decoração, ...
- Chinese:装饰, 装饰的, ...
- Japanese:室内装飾, 飾り付けの, ...
- Arabic:تَزْيين, تَزْيِينِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:קִישּׁוּט, קִישׁוּטִי, ...
- Russian:декорирование, декоративный, ...
- Ukrainian:декорування, прикрашальний, ...
- Hindi:सजावट, सजाने के, ...
Definition of decorate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
artadd decorative elements to enhance appearance
- They decorate the room with balloons and streamers.
2.
interior designUK paint or wallpaper a room or buildingUK
- We plan to decorate the living room this weekend.
3.
recognitionhonor someone with a medal or award
- The soldier was decorated for his bravery.
4.
technologyTECH. extend a method by adding codeTECH.
- The developer decided to decorate the function for better performance.
5.
scientific processTECH. evaporate a metal film onto a crystalTECH.
- Scientists decorate the crystal to study its structure.
Origin of decorate
Latin, decorare (to adorn)
Examples of decorate in a sentence
Artists often decorate pottery with intricate designs. They hired a professional to decorate the office. She loves to decorate her room with bright colors. The president decorated the scientist for her contributions. He was decorated with honors at the ceremony. He chose to decorate the algorithm to enhance its efficiency.
The programmer will decorate the class to add new features. Researchers decorate the surface to enhance conductivity. To analyze the sample, they decorate it with a thin metal layer.
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- French:décorer, honorer, ...
- German:dekorieren, streichen, ...
- Italian:decorare, tappezzare, ...
- Spanish:decorar, pintar, ...
- Portuguese:decorar, embelezar, ...
- Chinese:装饰, 粉刷, ...
- Japanese:飾る, 表彰する, ...
- Arabic:زَيَّنَ, زَيَّن, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַשֵּׁט, לְשַׁפֵּץ, ...
- Russian:украшать, награждать, ...
- Ukrainian:декорувати, пофарбувати, ...
- Hindi:सजाना, रंगना, ...
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