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decorated

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈdɛkɝˌeɪtɪd// UK //dˈɛkəɹˌeɪtɪd// dec·o·rat·ed

v. to make something look more attractive by adding things to it, like paint, flowers, or pictures. You do this to a room or a cake to make it look special.

v. to add ornamental features or patterns to an object or surface to enhance its aesthetic appeal. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the thing being improved.


SIMPLE

They decorated the living room with colorful lights.

CONTEXTUAL

The pastry chef decorated the wedding cake with delicate sugar flowers and silver pearls.

COMPLEX

The architect decorated the building's facade with intricate stone carvings that reflected the local history, ensuring the structure felt integrated into the surrounding neighborhood.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often used with the preposition 'with' to indicate the materials used.

Pitfall

They decorated of the room.They decorated the room.Decorate is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without a preposition like 'of'.

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