The difference between Bedeck and Ornament
When used as verbs, bedeck means to deck, ornament, or adorn, whereas ornament means to decorate.
Ornament is also noun with the meaning: an element of decoration.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bedeck and Ornament
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Bedeck as a verb (transitive):
To deck, ornament, or adorn; to grace.
Examples:
"She bedecked her wedding gown with seed pearls."
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Ornament as a noun:
An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
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Ornament as a noun:
A Christmas tree decoration.
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Ornament as a noun (music):
A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate or "ornament" that line.
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Ornament as a noun (Christianity, in the plural):
The articles used in church services.
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Ornament as a noun (biology):
A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate)
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Ornament as a verb:
To decorate.
Examples:
"We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter."
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Ornament as a verb:
To add to.
Examples:
"The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear."