decorate

decorare, addobbare

Rendere qualcosa più bello aggiungendo oggetti, colori o disegni gradevoli.

In inglese semplice: To make something look attractive by adding pretty objects, colours, or designs.

• Let’s decorate the cake.
• We decorated the tree with coloured lights.
• She decorates the hall for every birthday party.

Come si usa: decorate something with something (We decorated the table with flowers.)

Sinonimi: adorn, embellish

Espressioni comuni: decorate a cake, decorate a tree, decorate with flowers

ornare, decorare

Rendere più bello un luogo o un oggetto con la propria presenza sopra o intorno a esso.

In inglese semplice: To make a place or object look attractive by being on or around it.

• Flowers decorate the table.
• Bright pictures decorated the classroom walls.
• Carved patterns decorate the wooden doors.

Sinonimi: adorn, embellish

Espressioni comuni: flowers decorate something, pictures decorate something, decorate the walls

decorare, insignire

Dare a qualcuno una medaglia o un altro riconoscimento ufficiale per azioni coraggiose o meritorie.

In inglese semplice: To give someone a medal or other official honour for brave or valuable actions.

• The army decorated him for bravery.
• Several soldiers were decorated after the battle.
• The president decorated the rescuers for saving lives.

Come si usa: decorate someone for something (They decorated her for outstanding service.); decorate someone with something (The president decorated him with a medal.)

Sinonimi: honour, award a medal to

Espressioni comuni: decorate a soldier, decorate for bravery, decorate with medals