bedeck
[ bih-dek ]
/ bɪˈdɛk /
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verb (used with object)
to deck out; adorn, especially in a showy or gaudy manner.
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OTHER WORDS FROM bedeck
un·be·decked, adjectiveWords nearby bedeck
bedding plane, bedding plant, Beddoes, beddy-bye, Bede, bedeck, bedeguar, bedehouse, bedel, bedesman, bedevil
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bedeck
/ (bɪˈdɛk) /
verb
(tr) to cover with decorations; adorn
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