adorn

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something more attractive by adding decoration, embellishments, or ornaments.

  - "She adorned the cake with beautiful decorations."
  - "The church was adorned with flowers for the wedding."

• Verb

  To wear jewelry, clothes, or other accessories that make one look more attractive.

  - "The queen was adorned with precious jewels."
  - "He adorned himself with the latest fashion trends."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈdɔɹn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=453999"

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Synonyms

beautify , bedeck , deck , decorate , grace , ornament , prettify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adorn
morn , scorn , orn , dean , glean

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Variants

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adorn , adorned , adorning , adorns

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Forms

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adorned, adorns, adorns, adorned, more beautiful, more attractive

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Etymology

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The word 'adorn' comes from the Old French word 'adornier', which means 'to furnish, equip'. It is related to the Latin word 'ornare', which means 'to decorate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'adorn' appears in the Bible over 200 times.

2. The term 'adornment' comes from the same root as 'adorn'.

3. The ancient Egyptians were known for their elaborate use of adornment in their art and architecture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decoration: The act or process of making something more attractive by adding ornaments, embellishments, or designs.

2. Embellishment: The addition of decorative elements to something, often to make it more attractive or impressive.

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Culture

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Adorn has been used in various cultures and contexts to signify beauty, wealth, and status. In literature, 'adorn' has been used to describe the decoration of buildings, clothing, and even language. In art, 'adorn' has been used to describe the embellishment of sculptures, paintings, and other works. In music, 'adorn' has been used to describe the addition of ornamentation to a melody or harmony.

How to Memorize "adorn"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of adding decorations or embellishments to something to remember the meaning of 'adorn'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adorn' with the idea of making something more beautiful or attractive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'adorn' means 'to make something more attractive by adding decorations or embellishments'.

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