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decorated

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd]

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Learn how to use decorated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “art/design”

(verb) to make something look nicer by adding things to it, like paint, drawings, or other details. When you decorate a room, you add colors and furniture to make it pretty.

Example

She decorated her birthday party with balloons and streamers.

Example

He didn't decorate his room at all, so it looks plain and boring.

Example

How did you decorate the Christmas tree this year?

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) something that has been made beautiful or interesting because it has special designs or additions. If a cake is decorated, it might have frosting and fun shapes on top.

Example

The decorated cake was the highlight of the party.

Example

The plain cake didn’t impress anyone; it was not decorated at all.

Example

What kind of decorations were used on the decorated cookies?

How to pronounce decorated

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd]

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