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hymn vs extol

extol vs hymn

hymn is a noun but extol is not a noun.

hymn and extol both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hymn Yes No Yes No
extol No No Yes No
As verbs, extol is a hypernym of hymn; that is, extol is a word with a broader meaning than hymn:
  • hymn: praise by singing a hymn
  • extol: praise, glorify, or honor
Other hypernyms of hymn include exalt, glorify, laud, proclaim.
hymn (noun) extol (noun)
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
hymn (verb) extol (verb)
praise by singing a hymn praise, glorify, or honor
sing a hymn
Difference between hymn and extol

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