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adorners

|a-dorn-ers|

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🇺🇸

/əˈdɔrnərz/

🇬🇧

/əˈdɔːnəz/

(adorn)

decorate

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
adornadornersadornsadornedadornedadorningadornmentadornedadorning
Etymology
Etymology Information

'adorn' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adornare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'ornare' meant 'to equip or furnish.'

Historical Evolution

'adornare' transformed into the Old French word 'aourner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adorn' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to equip or furnish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decorate or embellish.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

those who decorate or embellish something.

The adorners worked tirelessly to prepare the hall for the grand event.

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Last updated: 2025/05/12 12:51