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commendation vs acclaim

acclaim vs commendation

commendation and acclaim both are nouns.

commendation is not a verb while acclaim is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
commendation Yes No No No
acclaim Yes No Yes No
As nouns, acclaim is a hyponym of commendation; that is, acclaim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than commendation:
  • commendation: a message expressing a favorable opinion
  • acclaim: enthusiastic approval
commendation (noun) acclaim (noun)
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement enthusiastic approval
a message expressing a favorable opinion
commendation (verb) acclaim (verb)
praise vociferously
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Difference between commendation and acclaim

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