189+ Words that rhyme with decorate

Decorate is a 3-syllable word with 189 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are redecorate, berate, irate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of decorate

verb
  1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
  2. be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
  3. award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to; "He was decorated for his services in the military"

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Examples of "decorate" in lyrics

See how decorate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "how to decorate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "swan theme how to decorate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sugar cookies to decorate"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

berate
censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
irate
feeling or showing extreme anger; "irate protesters"; "ireful words"
prorate
make a proportional settlement or distribution divide or assess proportionally
redecorate
redo the decoration of an apartment or house
serrate
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex make saw-toothed or jag the edge of

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "decorate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like redecorate, berate, irate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "decorate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with decorate?
Words that rhyme with decorate include: redecorate, berate, irate, prorate, serrate, ate, orate, derate, gyrate, lyrate, and 179 more.
How many syllables does decorate have?
Decorate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with decorate?
There are 189 words that rhyme with decorate: 189 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for decorate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for decorate in songwriting are redecorate, berate, irate. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with decorate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with decorate include redecorate, berate, irate, prorate, serrate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ate, bait; 1-syllable: berate, irate; 2-syllable: overrate, tolerate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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