adorn
intermediateB1/əˈdɔrn/ · a-dorn
to make something more attractive by adding decorative items.
Meanings
to make something more attractive by adding decorative items.
کسی چیز کو سجانے کے لیے زیورات یا دیگر سجاوٹ شامل کرنا۔
زینت دینا
zeenat dena
Common Collocations
- adorn with jewelry
- adorn the walls
- adorn the table
Example Sentences
She decided to adorn her dress with beautiful embroidery.
اس نے اپنے لباس کو خوبصورت کڑھائی سے زینت دینے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apne libaas ko khoobsurat kadhai se zeenat dene ka faisla kiya.
The festival was adorned with colorful decorations.
ٹیڑھے ہونے کی وجہ سے تہوار کو رنگین سجاوٹ سے زینت دی گئی۔
Tehwaar ko rangeen sajawat se zeenat di gayi.
The artist adorns his paintings with vibrant colors.
فنکار اپنی پینٹنگز کو چمکدار رنگوں سے زینت دیتا ہے۔
Fankaar apni paintings ko chamakdar rangon se zeenat deta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'adornment' as adding charm and elegance.
Picture a beautifully decorated room with vibrant flowers and art.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تیرہ تنوں زینت دے کر چلی چلی بوجھل ہے زندگی کا بوجھ یہ بھی تو ایک راز ہے جسے ہم نے نہیں سیکھا
Tera tanon zeenat de kar chali chali boojhal hai zindagi ka bojh Yeh bhi to ek raaz hai jise hum ne nahi seekha.
Your body adorned, life’s burdens weigh heavy; this too is a secret we have not learned.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سونے کی چڑیا
Sone ki chidiya
A golden bird (symbolizing something precious or rare)
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "adornare" — to embellish
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Middle English 'adournen' through Old French before reaching its current form. It implies improving the appearance of something.