decorate vs reward

reward vs decorate

decorate is not a noun while reward is a noun.

decorate and reward both are verbs.

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

As verbs, reward is a hypernym of decorate; that is, reward is a word with a broader meaning than decorate:

decorate: award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
reward: bestow honor or rewards upon

Other hypernyms of decorate include honor, honour.

decorate (noun)	reward (noun)
	an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
	benefit resulting from some event or action
	the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
	a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
	payment made in return for a service rendered

decorate (verb)	reward (verb)
provide with decoration	strengthen and support with rewards
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.	act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to	bestow honor or rewards upon
be beautiful to look at

Difference between decorate and reward

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