decorate for

Frequency: 5.22.0 per million words

to state the reason for giving a medal, such as bravery

decoratedecorate + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He was decorated for bravery during the battle.
  • The soldier will be decorated for his exceptional courage under fire.
  • She was posthumously decorated for her service to the country.
  • Many veterans have been decorated for their valor in past conflicts.
  • The general was decorated for distinguished conduct on the field.
  • A firefighter was decorated for heroism after saving three children from a burning building.
  • The pilot received a medal, having been decorated for his actions during the rescue mission.
  • The state plans to decorate the officer for his outstanding service to the community.
  • In the ceremony, each hero was decorated for a specific act of gallantry.
  • He felt immense pride when he was decorated for his contributions to national security.