decorate vs embellish

decorate and embellish both are verbs.

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

As verbs, decorate and embellish are synonyms defined as:

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

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

As verbs, decorate and embellish are synonyms defined as:

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

decorate (verb)	embellish (verb)
provide with decoration	make more beautiful
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.	add details to
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to	make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
be beautiful to look at	be beautiful to look at