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praise vs commendation

commendation vs praise

praise and commendation both are nouns.

praise is a verb but commendation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
praise Yes No Yes No
commendation Yes No No No
As nouns, commendation is a hypernym of praise; that is, commendation is a word with a broader meaning than praise:
  • praise: an expression of approval and commendation
  • commendation: a message expressing a favorable opinion
Other hypernyms of praise include approval.
praise (noun) commendation (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
offering words of homage as an act of worship a message expressing a favorable opinion
praise (verb) commendation (verb)
express approval of
Difference between praise and commendation

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