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decorating

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈdɛkɝˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //dˈɛkəɹˌeɪtɪŋ// dec·o·rat·ing

v. making a room or a house look more attractive by painting it or adding furniture. You do this to make a space feel more like your own.

v. the present participle of 'decorate'; refers to the act of adding ornamentation or aesthetic improvements to a space or object.


SIMPLE

We are decorating the living room this weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

After moving into the new apartment, they spent several weeks decorating the walls with local artwork.

COMPLEX

While some prefer a minimalist aesthetic, she spent months decorating her studio with vintage textiles and ornate mirrors to create a maximalist sanctuary.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a continuous verb form or as a gerund to describe the activity itself.

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