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praise vs commend

commend vs praise

praise is a noun but commend is not a noun.

praise and commend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
praise Yes No Yes No
commend No No Yes No
As verbs, commend is a hyponym of praise; that is, commend is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than praise:
  • praise: express approval of
  • commend: express approbation of
praise (noun) commend (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation
offering words of homage as an act of worship
praise (verb) commend (verb)
express approval of express approbation of
mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
express a good opinion of
give to in charge
present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
Difference between praise and commend

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