adorn
Translation
to decorate, to embellish
Examples
Paintings adorn the walls of the gallery.
Paintings adorn the walls of the gallery.
The bride's hair was adorned with white flowers.
The bride's hair was adorned with white flowers.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to decorate (sth.) Paintings adorn the walls.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to decorate (sth.) with (sth.) Her hair was adorned with flowers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decorate, embellish, beautify; Antonyms: disfigure, mar
Etymology
From Latin 'adornare' (to furnish, provide), from 'ad-' (to) + 'ornare' (to equip, decorate).
Memory Tips
Think 'add an ornament'. To adorn is to add something decorative.