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applaud vs herald

herald vs applaud

applaud is not a noun while herald is a noun.

applaud and herald both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
applaud No No Yes No
herald Yes No Yes No
As verbs, herald is a hyponym of applaud; that is, herald is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than applaud:
  • applaud: express that something is worthy of praise
  • herald: praise vociferously
Other hyponyms of applaud include cheer, acclaim, hail.
applaud (noun) herald (noun)
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
(formal) a person who announces important news
applaud (verb) herald (verb)
express that something is worthy of praise foreshadow or presage
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval praise vociferously
greet enthusiastically or joyfully
Difference between applaud and herald

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