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bedeck

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /bɪˈdɛk/

KK: /bɪˈdɛk/

transitive verb
Definition

To decorate or add beauty to something in a noticeable way.


Example

They decided to bedeck the hall with flowers for the celebration.


Tense Forms

Past: bedecked

Past Participle: bedecked


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how she bedecked her room for the party?
Sloth B
Yes! It looked so festive and inviting.
Sloth A
I think I want to bedeck my space like that for my birthday.
Sloth B
That’s a great idea! A little decoration can really set the mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adorn
decorate
embellish
Antonyms
strip
bare
deface
Root Explanation

Bedeck → It is formed from "be-" (meaning to make or cause) and "deck" (from Old English *deccan*, meaning to cover or adorn). The word "bedeck" means to adorn or decorate something thoroughly.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'covered' or 'adorned' — 'be-' means to make, and 'deck' means to cover. This helps you remember that 'bedeck' means to decorate something.

Visually Confused Words
redeck
begeck
beduck
deck
beek
beck
abovedeck
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