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- [dek-uh-reyt]
- /ˈdɛk əˌreɪt/
- /ˌriːˈdek.ə.reɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-uh-reyt]
- /ˈdɛk əˌreɪt/
Definitions of redecorate word
- verb with object redecorate to furnish or adorn with something ornamental or becoming; embellish: to decorate walls with murals. 1
- verb with object redecorate to plan and execute the design, furnishings, and ornamentation of the interior of (a house, office, apartment, etc.), especially by selecting colors, fabrics, and style of furniture, by making minor structural changes, etc.: Their house is decorated in French Provincial style. 1
- verb with object redecorate to confer distinction upon by a badge, a medal of honor, etc.: to decorate a soldier for valor. 1
- transitive verb redecorate repaint or refurnish 1
- intransitive verb redecorate repaint or refurnish a room or building 1
- verb redecorate If you redecorate a room or a building, you put new paint or wallpaper on it. 0
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Origin of redecorate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin decorātus (past participle of decorāre), equivalent to decor- (stem of decus) an ornament, splendor, honor (see decent) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Redecorate
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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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redecorate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
redecorate usage trend in Literature
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verb redecorate
- cladding — Cladding is a covering of tiles, wooden boards, or other material that is fixed to the outside of a building to protect it against bad weather or to make it look more attractive.
- face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
- beautify — If you beautify something, you make it look more beautiful.
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