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adorn

gb/ədˈɔɹn/ us/ədˈɔɹn/
B2 אנגלית
~ 8700
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל formal B2 action
1

Decorate something to beautify it

To make something look more beautiful by adding pretty things to it.

תבנית שימוש: to adorn [something] with [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes use *adorn* in very casual speech where *decorate* is more natural (e.g., saying "We adorned the living room" in everyday conversation). In speaking, it is usually better to say "We decorated the living room" and keep *adorn* mainly for more formal writing. Another mistake is saying "adorn to" instead of the correct pattern "adorn [something] with [something]".
מילים נרדפות
decorate (More common and neutral; used in everyday speech for any kind of decoration.) | embellish (Suggests adding decorative details, often more delicate or elaborate than simply decorating.)
הפכים
strip (Means to remove decorations or coverings, leaving something plain or bare.) | deface (Means to damage or spoil the surface or appearance of something.)
צירופים
adorn the walls |adorn the table |adorn her hair |adorn the room |adorn the building |adorn with jewels
נושאים
art |home |fashion |daily_life |arts_entertainment
דוגמאות
  • Garlands of flowers adorned the entrance to the hall.
  • She adorned the cake with fresh berries and mint leaves.
  • Tiny lights adorned the trees along the street.
  • He adorned his jacket with colorful pins from every country he visited.
  • The bride’s hair was adorned with small white roses.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • She adorned the room with many flowers.
  • Lights adorned the house during the festival.
  • They adorned the tree with red and gold balls.
  • He adorned his bag with funny badges.
  • The walls were adorned with family photos.
פועל formal C1 action
2

Enrich something abstract with details

To make something like a story, speech, or record seem richer or more impressive by adding special details.

תבנית שימוש: to adorn [abstract thing] with [details/features]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this figurative use of *adorn* with *adore* and write sentences like "Her speech was adored with jokes" (incorrect verb). Another problem is using *adorn* when they simply mean *improve* or *develop* an idea; *adorn* keeps the idea of decoration, often suggesting that the added elements are showy or extra rather than essential.
מילים נרדפות
embellish (Often implies adding decorative or even exaggerated details, especially to stories.) | enrich (Focuses on adding depth or quality; less specifically about appearance or showiness.)
הפכים
simplify (Means to remove complexity or extra detail, doing the opposite of adding decorative elements.) | strip down (Means to reduce something to its basic form by removing added features or details.)
צירופים
adorn the story |adorn the narrative |adorn the speech |adorn the text |adorn his résumé |adorn the report
נושאים
communication |art |work |education |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • Her speech was adorned with vivid imagery and personal anecdotes.
  • The author adorns his narrative with historical references and quotes from letters.
  • The company’s website is heavily adorned with marketing buzzwords.
  • His résumé is adorned with awards and impressive job titles.
  • The article is adorned with charts and infographics to help explain the data.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • Her story was adorned with many small details.
  • The teacher’s talk was adorned with jokes.
  • His CV is adorned with many prizes.
  • The report is adorned with clear pictures and graphs.
  • The letter was adorned with kind, warm words.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
adorn
IPA
GB/ədˈɔɹn/
US/ədˈɔɹn/
הברות והטעמה
ad - orn (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (orn)
צורות המילה
Verb
  • Base: adorn
  • 3rd Person Singular: adorns
  • Present Participle: adorning
  • Past: adorned
משפחת מילים
Forms
adorns verb adorning verb adorned verb
Core family
adornment noun C1
Related words
decorate verb A2 decoration noun B1 decorative adjective B2 ornament noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unadorned adjective
Advanced or less common
embellish verb embellishment noun ornamental adjective B2
ביטויים

adorn oneself with

1
/ədˈɔɹn wˌʌnsˈɛlf wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase formal

Decorate your body with something

To make yourself look more beautiful by wearing or carrying something, such as jewelry, flowers, or fine clothes.

דוגמאות
  • She adorned herself with gold bangles and a matching necklace.
  • Festival-goers adorned themselves with bright face paint and flower crowns.
  • He adorned himself with medals before the ceremony.
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