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wreathe vs adorn

adorn vs wreathe

wreathe and adorn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wreathe No No Yes No
adorn No No Yes No
As verbs, adorn is a hypernym of wreathe; that is, adorn is a word with a broader meaning than wreathe:
  • wreathe: decorate or deck with wreaths
  • adorn: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of wreathe include beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament.
wreathe (verb) adorn (verb)
form into a wreath make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
decorate or deck with wreaths furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
move with slow, sinuous movements be beautiful to look at
Difference between wreathe and adorn

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