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praise vs extol

extol vs praise

praise is a noun but extol is not a noun.

praise and extol both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
praise Yes No Yes No
extol No No Yes No
As verbs, extol is a hyponym of praise; that is, extol is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than praise:
  • praise: express approval of
  • extol: praise, glorify, or honor
praise (noun) extol (noun)
an expression of approval and commendation
offering words of homage as an act of worship
praise (verb) extol (verb)
express approval of praise, glorify, or honor
Difference between praise and extol

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