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praise vs applaud

applaud vs praise

praise is a noun but applaud is not a noun.

praise and applaud both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
praise Yes No Yes No
applaud No No Yes No
As verbs, applaud is a hyponym of praise; that is, applaud is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than praise:
  • praise: express approval of
  • applaud: express that something is worthy of praise
praise (noun) applaud (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation
offering words of homage as an act of worship
praise (verb) applaud (verb)
express approval of express that something is worthy of praise
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Difference between praise and applaud

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