I. ˈdek(ə)rə̇t, -kəˌrāt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare
archaic : decorated
a fair hall and richly decorate — Sir Richard Burton
II. ˈdekəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare, from decor-, decus ornament — more at decent
1. : to grace with what adorns or honors
they dignified and decorated commerce with the splendid virtues of honor and loyalty — Geoffrey Household
admiration and respect for the liberals who now decorate … the United States Senate — R.L.Neuberger
2. : to furnish or adorn with something becoming, ornamental, or striking : embellish , deck
some of the farmhouses … are decorated with climbing roses — Tom Marvel
the hospital train ghostly white and decorated with the red cross — Fred Majdalany
the knife-edge remarks with which he decorates his conversation — Ian Bevan
3. : to award a mark of honor (as a medal) to : honor with a decoration
decorated for valor
Synonyms: see adorn