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appraise vs praise

praise vs appraise

appraise is not a noun while praise is a noun.

appraise and praise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appraise No No Yes No
praise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, praise is a hyponym of appraise; that is, praise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than appraise:
  • appraise: evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
  • praise: express approval of
Other hyponyms of appraise include grade, mark, score, rate, value, standardise, standardize, reassess, reevaluate, censor.
appraise (noun) praise (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation
offering words of homage as an act of worship
appraise (verb) praise (verb)
consider in a comprehensive way express approval of
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Difference between appraise and praise

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