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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Verbs of Manual Action

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

Ex: The artist worked to decorate the plain wall with a vibrant mural .
to adorn [verb]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

Ex: The bride chose to adorn her hair with delicate flowers for a natural look .

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

Ex: To create a festive atmosphere , they embellished the party venue with colorful banners and balloons .

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

Ex: To celebrate the occasion , they ornamented the venue with elegant drapes and floral arrangements .

to decorate with strings of flowers or other decorative items

Ex: In preparation for the festival , they decided to festoon the streets with banners and flags .

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

Ex: In preparation for the celebration , they planned to garland the hall with strings of colorful blossoms .

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

Ex: In preparation for the royal event , the palace was bedecked with opulent tapestries and golden accents .
to deck [verb]

to decorate, typically by adding festive or ornamental items

Ex: The event coordinator worked to deck the tables with elegant centerpieces and fine linens .

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

Ex: The grandmother taught her granddaughter how to embroider a personalized handkerchief .

to decorate with ornaments or neatly gathered fabric that create waves

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to decorate with hanging threads or embellishments

Ex: To enhance the design , they chose to fringe the edges of the rug with twisted yarn .

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

Ex: She wanted to do out her new apartment in a modern and stylish design .

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

Ex: To create a cozy workspace , she plans to furnish her home office with a desk , chair , and bookshelves .

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

Ex: He refurbished the antique table to restore its original beauty .
to style [verb]

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

Ex: As an interior decorator , she loves to style homes by combining different textures and decorative elements .
to frame [verb]

to put a work of art in a solid border

Ex: The artist preferred to frame their paintings with ornate , vintage-style frames for added elegance .

to add accessories or decorative items to an outfit or look

Ex: To complete the look , he decided to accessorize his suit with a classic tie and pocket square .