decorating
ˈdɛk.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ
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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.
fare foodstuff provision

Adjective

1.
enhancingmaking something look more attractive
  • She bought decorating supplies for the party.
beautifying embellishing
2.
related to decorrelated to the act of adding decorations
  • He took a decorating class to improve his skills.
adorn embellishing ornamenting
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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

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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  1. French:décoration, décoratif, ...
  2. German:Dekorieren, dekorierend, ...
  3. Italian:arredamento, decorativo, ...
  4. Spanish:decoración, decorativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:decoração, de decoração, ...
  6. Chinese:装饰, 装饰的, ...
  7. Japanese:室内装飾, 飾り付けの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَزْيين, تَزْيِينِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִישּׁוּט, קִישׁוּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:декорирование, декоративный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:декорування, прикрашальний, ...
  12. Hindi:सजावट, सजाने के, ...
decorate
ˈdɛkəˌreɪt

Definition of decorate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
artadd decorative elements to enhance appearance
  • They decorate the room with balloons and streamers.
adorn embellish ornament
2.
interior designUKpaint or wallpaper a room or buildingUK
  • We plan to decorate the living room this weekend.
adorn embellish
3.
recognitionhonor someone with a medal or award
  • The soldier was decorated for his bravery.
award honor medal
4.
technologyTECH.extend a method by adding codeTECH.
  • The developer decided to decorate the function for better performance.
augment enhance supplement
5.
scientific processTECH.evaporate a metal film onto a crystalTECH.
  • Scientists decorate the crystal to study its structure.
coat cover layer
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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.

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  1. French:décorer, honorer, ...
  2. German:dekorieren, streichen, ...
  3. Italian:decorare, tappezzare, ...
  4. Spanish:decorar, pintar, ...
  5. Portuguese:decorar, embelezar, ...
  6. Chinese:装饰, 粉刷, ...
  7. Japanese:飾る, 表彰する, ...
  8. Arabic:زَيَّنَ, زَيَّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַשֵּׁט, לְשַׁפֵּץ, ...
  10. Russian:украшать, награждать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:декорувати, пофарбувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सजाना, रंगना, ...
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