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decorate vs embroider

embroider vs decorate

decorate and embroider both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decorate No No Yes No
embroider No No Yes No
As verbs, embroider is a hyponym of decorate; that is, embroider is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decorate:
  • decorate: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  • embroider: decorate with needlework
decorate (verb) embroider (verb)
provide with decoration add details to
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. decorate with needlework
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
be beautiful to look at
Difference between decorate and embroider

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