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elate vs puff

puff vs elate

elate is not a noun while puff is a noun.

elate is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

elate and puff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elate No No Yes No
puff Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, puff is a hyponym of elate; that is, puff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elate:
  • elate: fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
  • puff: make proud or conceited
Other hyponyms of elate include beatify, beatify, exalt, exhilarate, inebriate, thrill, tickle pink.
elate (noun) puff (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
thick cushion used as a seat
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
elate (adjective) puff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
elate (verb) puff (verb)
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
blow hard and loudly
to swell or cause to enlarge
speak in a blustering or scornful manner
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between elate and puff

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