Apply paint or wallpaper to (8)

I believe the answer is:

decorate

(Other definitions for decorate that I've seen before include "Award a medal to" , "Honour" , "Add ornament, colour, etc." , "'Adorn, beautify (8)'" , "Beautify by additions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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