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decorate vs honor

honor vs decorate

decorate is not a noun while honor is a noun.

decorate and honor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decorate No No Yes No
honor Yes No Yes No
As verbs, honor is a hypernym of decorate; that is, honor is a word with a broader meaning than decorate:
  • decorate: award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
  • honor: bestow honor or rewards upon
Other hypernyms of decorate include honour, reward.
decorate (noun) honor (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name
a woman's virtue or chastity
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
decorate (verb) honor (verb)
provide with decoration accept as pay
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. bestow honor or rewards upon
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to show respect towards
be beautiful to look at
Difference between decorate and honor

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