compliment vs praise
praise vs complimentcompliment and praise both are nouns.
compliment and praise both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| compliment | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| praise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
praise is a hypernym of
compliment; that is, praise is a
word with a broader meaning than compliment:
- compliment: a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
- praise: an expression of approval and commendation
As verbs,
praise is a hypernym of
compliment; that is, praise is a
word with a broader meaning than compliment:
- compliment: say something to someone that expresses praise
- praise: express approval of
| compliment (noun) | praise (noun) |
|---|---|
| a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration | an expression of approval and commendation |
| offering words of homage as an act of worship |
| compliment (verb) | praise (verb) |
|---|---|
| say something to someone that expresses praise | express approval of |
| express respect or esteem for |
Words related to "compliment"
Words related to "praise"
- advertise
- advertize
- applaud
- appraise
- approval
- assess
- blandish
- commend
- commendation
- compliment
- congratulate
- congratulations
- criticize
- encomium
- eulogise
- eulogium
- eulogize
- eulogy
- evaluate
- exalt
- extol
- extolment
- flatter
- glorify
- good word
- gush
- hallelujah
- kudos
- laud
- measure
- overpraise
- paean
- panegyric
- pean
- proclaim
- promote
- puff
- puff up
- push
- rave
- recommend
- recommendation
- salute
- sonnet
- superlative
- testimonial
- troll
- valuate
- value
- worship
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