Decorate for Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɛkɝˌeɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
DEK-er-ayt for
dˈɛkəɹˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː
DEK-uh-rayt faw
Definition
To put up special decorations in a place because of a particular event, holiday, or purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by an event or purpose (e.g., 'decorate for Christmas', 'decorate for the party'). Informal to neutral register. Common in home, workplace, or event planning contexts. Do not confuse with 'decorate with' (which focuses on materials used, not the reason).
Spanish: decorar paraPortuguese (BR): decorar paraPortuguese (PT): decorar paraChinese (Simplified): 为...装饰Chinese (Traditional): 為...裝飾Hindi: के लिए सजानाArabic: يُزَيِّن من أجلBengali: সাজানো (ঘটনার জন্য) - ধর্মীয় বা সামাজিক উৎসবের জন্য সাজসজ্জা করাRussian: украшать к - оформлять к (мероприятию)Japanese: （イベントなどのために）飾りつけるVietnamese: trang trí choKorean: ~을 위해 장식하다Turkish: ... için süslemekUrdu: کے لیے سجاناIndonesian: mendekorasi untuk
Example Sentences
We will decorate for her birthday tomorrow.
basic
They decorate for every holiday.
basic
I like to decorate for Halloween.
basic
Everyone came early to decorate for the surprise party.
natural
Do you usually decorate for New Year's at home?
natural
The teachers decorate for graduation every year.
natural