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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: During the holiday season, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, wreaths, and ornaments. 
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to adorn
to adorn
[Verb]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

Ex: She adorned her neck with a stunning necklace for the special occasion. 
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to embellish

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

Ex: She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look. 
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to ornament

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

Ex: During the holiday season, they ornamented the Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments. 
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to festoon

to decorate with strings of flowers or other decorative items

Ex: To celebrate the wedding, they chose to festoon the venue with strings of vibrant flowers. 
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to garland

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

Ex: During the festive season, they decided to garland the doorway with a beautiful arrangement of holly and pine. 
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to bedeck
to bedeck
[Verb]

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

Ex: For the grand celebration, they decided to bedeck the banquet hall with sparkling lights and luxurious drapes. 
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to deck
to deck
[Verb]

to decorate, typically by adding festive or ornamental items

Ex: They decided to deck the halls with boughs of holly and twinkling lights for a festive atmosphere. 
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to embroider

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

Ex: She decided to embroider the hem of the dress for a more intricate design. 
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to furbelow

to decorate with ornaments or neatly gathered fabric that create waves

Ex: She decided to furbelow the costume with delicate lace and intricate ruffles for a theatrical look. 
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to fringe
to fringe
[Verb]

to decorate with hanging threads or embellishments

Ex: She decided to fringe the curtains with a delicate trim of gold tassels for an elegant touch. 
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to do out
to do out
[Verb]

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

Ex: They decided to do out the venue with colorful decorations for the festive celebration. 
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to furnish

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

Ex: They decided to furnish the living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and stylish chairs. 
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to refurbish

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

Ex: They refurbished the old house to make it livable again. 
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to style
to style
[Verb]

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

Ex: The fashion designer wanted to style the runway show with a mix of bold colors and elegant silhouettes. 
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to frame
to frame
[Verb]

to put a work of art in a solid border

Ex: She decided to frame the artwork in a sleek black frame to enhance its modern aesthetic. 
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to accessorize

to add accessories or decorative items to an outfit or look

Ex: She loves to accessorize her outfits with statement jewelry and stylish handbags. 
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