v.
Pronunciation: ' de-k ə - ˌ r ā t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -rat · ed ; -rat · ing
Etymology: Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare, from decor-, decus ornament, honor ― more at DECENT
Date: 1530
1 : to add honor to
2 : to furnish with something ornamental < decorate a room>
3 : to award a mark of honor to <a soldier decorated for valor>
synonyms see ADORN