To decorate or beautify something by adding attractive elements to it.
From Old French 'adorner,' derived from Latin 'adornare' meaning 'to furnish or equip.' The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' and 'ornare' means 'to furnish or decorate,' ultimately related to 'ornus' (tool or equipment).
The word 'adorn' appears frequently in poetry and classical literature because it captures the idea of enhancement with beauty—it's not just decoration, it's a deliberate act of making something precious or meaningful.
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