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Synonyms of decorate

24 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for decorate is grace. Other synonyms of decorate are array, ornament, garnish, adorn and embellish. The opposite of decorate is disfigure.

Synonyms and similar words for decorate

verbMore synonyms

  • adornTo make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
  • apparel
  • arrayTo clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.
  • invest literary
  • detail
  • beautifyTo make beautiful; to increase the beauty of.
  • bedeck
  • betrimTo trim (“decorate”); to adorn, deck, or embellish.
  • decoreTo decorate; to beautify.
  • deckTo decorate (something).
  • deck outTo decorate (something).
  • do up
  • dress upTo decorate; to prettify.
  • dubTo clothe or invest; to ornament; to adorn.
  • embellishTo make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.
  • enrichTo adorn, ornate more richly.
  • garnishTo decorate with ornaments; to adorn; to embellish.
  • graceTo adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.
  • ornamentTo decorate.
  • prettify
  • pretty upTo make pretty.
  • adore obsoleteTo adorn.
  • commend datedTo adorn; to set off.
  • mangonize obsoleteTo make (something) appear more attractive or appealing.

Opposite of decorate

verbMore antonyms

  • deface
  • disfigureTo irreversibly damage the shape or structure of something, negatively affecting its appearance or functionality...
  • defigure
  • distort

Meaning of decorate

  1. verb To furnish with decorations.
  2. verb To improve the appearance of an interior of, as a house, room, or office.
  3. verb To honor by providing a medal, ribbon, or other adornment.

Full definition of decorate

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Questions about synonyms of decorate

What is another word for decorate?
Decorate has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as grace, array, ornament, garnish, adorn, embellish, beautify and enrich.
What is the opposite of decorate?
The opposite of decorate is disfigure.
What does decorate mean?
Decorate means to furnish with decorations.

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