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decorate vs honour

honour vs decorate

decorate is not a noun while honour is a noun.

decorate and honour both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decorate No No Yes No
honour Yes No Yes No
As verbs, honour is a hypernym of decorate; that is, honour is a word with a broader meaning than decorate:
  • decorate: award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
  • honour: bestow honor or rewards upon
Other hypernyms of decorate include honor, reward.
decorate (noun) honour (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) honour (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 honour

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