drape
Translation
to drape, to cover, to hang
Examples
She draped a shawl over her shoulders.
She draped a shawl over her shoulders.
He draped his arm around her.
He draped his arm around her.
They draped the room with flags.
They draped the room with flags.
Grammar Patterns
to drape ((sth.)) over/around ((sth.)) to hang (sth.) loosely over/around (sth.) She draped a shawl over her shoulders.
to drape ((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to cover or decorate (a place) with (sth.) They draped the room with flags.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cover, hang, arrange
Etymology
From Old French 'draper' meaning 'to make cloth', from 'drap' meaning 'cloth'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'drapes' (curtains) hanging loosely and gracefully. The verb means to make something hang like that.