decorate
to ornament or make more attractive
Root
- decor: fitting, proper, graceful, or ornamental
Other words with the decor root
- decoration: ornament or act of decorating
- decorous: proper, tasteful, or well-behaved
- decorum: proper behavior or good taste
- indecorous: improper or lacking good taste
Decorate keeps the fitting/ornamental side of decor.
They decorated the hall with paper stars.
The plain surface receives something chosen to make it fit the occasion.