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Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Decoration

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to decoration such as "adorn", "embellish", and "frame".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to decorate

to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive

Ex: She decided to decorate her garden with fairy lights and flowers .
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to adorn
to adorn
[Verb]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

Ex: To enhance the elegance of the room , they decided to adorn the windows with luxurious curtains .
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to embellish

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

Ex: The garden was embellished with stone pathways and ornate sculptures to create a serene environment .
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to ornament

to add decorative items to something in order to make it look more attractive

Ex: To personalize the space , she ornamented her desk with small trinkets and framed photos .
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to festoon

to decorate with strings of flowers or other decorative items

Ex: To create a festive atmosphere , they planned to festoon the party venue with draped fabric and twinkling lights .
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to garland

to decorate with a wreath or string of flowers, leaves, or other materials

Ex: The balcony was beautifully garlanded with twining vines , creating a picturesque outdoor space .
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to bedeck
to bedeck
[Verb]

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

Ex: The entrance to the garden was bedecked with a beautiful archway of entwined flowers and ribbons .
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to deck
to deck
[Verb]

to decorate, typically by adding festive or ornamental items

Ex: To create a cozy ambiance , she wanted to deck the living room with plush pillows and warm blankets .
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to embroider

to sew decorative patterns on a piece of cloth with colored threads

Ex: To add a personal touch , she chose to embroider the pillowcases .
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to furbelow

to decorate with ornaments or neatly gathered fabric that create waves

Ex: For the festival parade , participants often furbelow their costumes with vibrant feathers and sequins .
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to fringe
to fringe
[Verb]

to decorate with hanging threads or embellishments

Ex: The decorative pillow was fringed with tiny beads , adding a touch of glamour to the living room .
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to do out
to do out
[Verb]

to decorate or arrange something, typically a place, in a particular way

Ex: The team was eager to do out the office space to create a welcoming and inspiring environment .
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to furnish

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

Ex: The office manager chose to furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .
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to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

Ex: The museum was refurbished to attract more visitors .
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to style
to style
[Verb]

to design, arrange, or present something in a particular way

Ex: The graphic designer aimed to style the website interface with a modern and user-friendly layout .
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to frame
to frame
[Verb]

to put a work of art in a solid border

Ex: I need to frame this picture before putting it on the mantle .
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to accessorize

to add accessories or decorative items to an outfit or look

Ex: The bride wanted to accessorize her wedding gown with a delicate veil and elegant shoes .
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