decorate vs adorn

decorate and adorn both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
decorate	No	No	Yes	No
adorn	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, decorate and adorn are synonyms defined as:

decorate and adorn: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

Other synonyms of decorate include beautify, embellish, grace, ornament.

As verbs, decorate and adorn are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of decorate include beautify, deck, embellish, grace.

decorate (verb)	adorn (verb)
provide with decoration	make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.	furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to	be beautiful to look at
be beautiful to look at