decorated

Meanings

• Verb

  To add ornaments, embellishments, or decorations to something.

  - "The artist decorated the Christmas tree with beautiful ornaments."
  - "The room was decorated for the wedding reception."
  - "The cake was decorated with icing and edible flowers."

• Verb

  To make (something) look more attractive or impressive by adding decorations.

  - "The house was decorated for the holiday season."
  - "The car was decorated with ribbons and balloons for the parade."
  - "The stage was decorated with scenery and props for the play."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650834"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decorated
adorned , ornament , decorated , adorned , adornment

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Variants

List of all variants of decorated that leads to same result
decorated , decorate , decorates , decorating

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'decorrer', meaning 'to adorn', 'to furnish', or 'to equip'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest Christmas tree decoration in the world was decorated with over 3 million ornaments in Riga, Latvia.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'decorate' in English was in the 14th century.

3. The word 'decorate' comes from the Latin word 'decoratus', meaning 'ornamented' or 'adorned'.

4. In ancient Rome, houses were decorated with ivy and flowers during the Saturnalia festival.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ornamentation: The act or process of making something more attractive by adding decorative features or designs.

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

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Culture

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Decorated has been used extensively in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, mummies were decorated with jewelry and amulets to ensure a prosperous afterlife. In medieval Europe, feasts and tournaments were occasions for elaborate decorations. In modern times, decorations have become an integral part of various celebrations, such as weddings, Christmas, and Diwali.

How to Memorize "decorated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine adding ornaments, ribbons, and flowers to an object to make it more beautiful.
   - Visualize yourself decorating a cake with icing and sprinkles.
   - Imagine decorating a room with wall hangings, rugs, and paintings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'decorated' with the idea of making something more attractive.
   - Think of decorating as adding beauty or charm to something.
   - Associate the word with the idea of adornment or embellishment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-C-O-R-A-T-E to remember the meaning: Decorate, Embellish, Create, Ornament, Adorn, Transform, Enhance.
   - Visualize the word 'decorated' as 'decorate' plus 'ated', meaning 'to make something more attractive'.
   - Think of the word as 'decorate' plus 'ate', meaning 'to make something delicious and beautiful'.

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