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decorator

|dec/o/ra/tor|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈdɛkəˌreɪtər/

🇬🇧

/ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə/

(decorate)

beautify

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
decoratedecoratesdecoratesdecorateddecorateddecoratingdecorationdecoratordecorativeneatdecoratively
Etymology
Etymology Information

'decorator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'decorare,' where 'decor-' meant 'beauty' or 'grace.'

Historical Evolution

'decorare' transformed into the French word 'décorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'decorate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to beautify or adorn,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who decorates, especially one who designs or executes interior decoration.

The decorator transformed the old house into a modern masterpiece.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35