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decorate Synonyms

Another word for decorate

Choosing another word for decorate depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make something look more attractive by adding extra items, ornaments, or designs to it.

Usage Example

"The students helped adorn the gymnasium with colorful banners for the graduation ceremony."

Strongest
adorn
embellish
ornament
Strong
beautify
garnish
trim
festoon
bedeck
deck
furnish

• verb (Context 2)

To apply paint or wallpaper to the walls and ceilings of a room or building.

Usage Example

"We plan to redecorate the spare bedroom before our relatives arrive next month."

Strong
redecorate
refurbish
renovate
paint
wallpaper
do up

• verb (Context 3)

To confer an official medal, ribbon, or award of honor upon someone in recognition of bravery or distinguished service.

Usage Example

"The mayor will honor the firefighters for their heroic rescue during the storm."

Strong
honor
cite
commend
recognize

Opposites of decorate

The opposite of decorate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

strip
dishonor
disgrace
deface
demote
spoil
mar
See all opposites of decorate

• Nearby Words

decontaminate
decontamination
decor
decorate
decoration
decorative
decoratively

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Decorate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/decorate
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