Definition of "decorate" []

• To furnish, provide, or adorn with something ornamental; embellish. (verb-transitive)
• To confer a medal or other honor on: was decorated for bravery. (verb-transitive)

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• "The Putz -- a German word for "decorate" -- tells the story of the birth of Christ in a more elaborate way than the typical nativity scene."
• "The traditional way to decorate is to sprinkle powdered sugar on the top, with a cutout of a cross or a shell, to symbolize St. James, on top."
• "Man, now I want to redecorate the Civic also known as decorate it in the first place."