Dĕc'o-rāte, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. DECORATED; p. pr. & vb. n. DECORATING.] [Lat. decorare, decoratum, from decus, decōris, ornament, decor, decōris, beauty, from decet, decere, to be becoming; It. decorare, Pr., Sp., & Pg. decorar, Fr. décorer.] To deck with that which is becoming, ornamental, or honorary; to adorn; to beautify; to embellish; as, to decorate the person; to decorate an edifice; to decorate a lawn with flowers; to decorate the mind with moral beauties; to decorate a hero with honors.

Synonyms—To adorn; embellish; ornament; beautify. See ADORN.