to bedeck
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7.8
- verb
- /bɪˈdɛk/
:
adornar
- I used the cheap ceramic toilet in the marble-bedecked Rome McDonald's.
So Abu Al Hassan, having never seen them, said there were no roses like those which bedeck the villas of Andalusia.
- So Abu Al Hassan, having never seen them, said there were no roses like those which bedeck the villas of Andalusia.
Examples
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From the youngest of ages, I would bedeck myself with bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings... you name it.
Blog text (4) -
His fingers, like Gudjen's, were bedecked with many rings.
Fiction book (1993) -
Only knights can afford to bedeck themselves in armor.
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The whole of the force was bedecked for battle, with great, sturdy helms, armor, and fine weapons.
Fiction book (1992) -
Two hundred normal people lined up outside the gaily bedecked dispensary—many mothers with small children in their arms.
Fiction book (1992) -
Ten barges and four galleys rode at anchor, sporting streamers, flags, and buntings bedecked with flowers.
Fiction book (1994) -
Through the glass doors, we see Tatiana, the Dowager Empress, 60, imperious and bedecked with jewels; she is seemingly unapproachable.
Fiction book (1997) -
The hall was beautifully bedecked with colorful banners and shimmering lights for the celebration.
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During the festival, the streets were bedecked with flowers and decorations to create a festive atmosphere.
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She chose to bedeck her dress with sparkling jewels for the evening gala.
Synonyms
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1.9
To make something look nicer by adding paint, ornaments, or other items
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3.4
Make something look nicer or more attractive for a special event
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4.9
To put decorations on something to make it look more beautiful
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4.1
To decorate something to make it look festive
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4.1
To add decorations to something to make it look special
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7.5
Decorate something with a bright, noticeable symbol or design
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6.8
To raise a design on paper or leather by pressing it
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6.7
To cover something thickly with small shiny objects like jewels
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6.3
To make something more beautiful by adding decorative details
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8.7
Make something or someone look fancier by adding decorations
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8.6
To dress or decorate in a fancy way to look nicer
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8.9
To add shiny decorations to something to make it look expensive
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6.9
To make something look showy to attract attention
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3.7
To add decorations to something to make it look nicer
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5.1
Add bright, shiny pieces to clothes or things to attract attention
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7.4
To make something like a car or outfit look very fancy by adding bright decorations
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2.5
Put paint on something to make it look better
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8.9
To make something or someone look bright and showy to attract attention
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4.1
To decorate with thin shiny strips for a festive look
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8.1
To dress something in showy clothes or decorations
Make something look more attractive by adding decorations
To make someone or something look fancier to impress people
To make clothes or things look too bright and ugly
To cover or decorate something with small shiny things
To cover something with many gems or decorations
To cover an object with many jewels or decorations
To add small not needed decorations to clothes or events to make them seem fancier
To dress people or things in silks and jewelry
Antonyms
How Decorated
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bedeck comes from be- plus deck, where deck means 'to cover'. Think of 'deck the halls', which means to cover a room with decorations. So to bedeck something is to decorate or cover it with ornaments.