spangle vs decorate

spangle is a noun but decorate is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of spangle include adorn, beautify, embellish, grace, ornament.

spangle (noun)	decorate (noun)
adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing

spangle (verb)	decorate (verb)
decorate with spangles	provide with decoration
glitter as if covered with spangles	make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
	award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to
	be beautiful to look at