SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

adorn

verb

To make something more attractive by adding decoration.

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Add beauty or decoration

Closest synonyms

decorate embellish ornament beautify grace deck

Related words and expressions

These extend or explain the idea and may require a different sentence structure.

Usage distinction

Garnish often concerns a finishing touch; bedeck suggests abundant decoration.

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See adorn in use

Small ceramic birds adorn the garden wall.

Dictionary practice example.

Students used bright fabric remnants to adorn plain wooden panels for a temporary arts trail around their courtyard.

From Judging an Unfamiliar Artwork.

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