IELTS Anvil

decorate

CEFR: A2
To make a subterranean station or architectural building look more attractive by adding mosaics, murals, lighting, or ornamental tiling.

Synonyms

  • adorn
  • embellish
  • ornament

Common Collocations

  • tastefully decorated
  • decorate the interior
  • decorate a room

Example Sentence

Palatial subterranean stations on the Moscow Metro were decorated with marble columns and stained-glass mosaics.

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